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Education Policy Analyst Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

US Department of the Treasury

Policy Analyst

Chamblee, GA · On-site

$125K/yr

Experience with public and/or business administration or public policy; * Using oral and written ... Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited ...

Georgia

Fiscal Policy Analyst 1

Atlanta, GA

$60K/yr

Fiscal Policy Analyst 1 Agency: Governor, Office of the Job Requisition ID: JR0000000623 Shift: Not ... Education, Health and Human Services, Physical and Economic Development, and Public Safety ...

Walkerdunlop

GSE Closing Analyst

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$55K - $60K/yr

Prepare escrow analyses for tax and insurance escrows. * Prepare reconciliation of application fee ... Education and Experience * Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or equivalent ...

Walkerdunlop

GSE Closing Analyst

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

Prepare escrow analyses. * Assist with drafting commitments. * Generate accounting workbooks for ... Education and Experience * Bachelor's Degree * 1+ years of experience in the corporate workforce ...

MIMEDX

Director, Health Policy

Marietta, GA · On-site

$195K - $235K/yr

Direct the education of the team members in product coding and medical coverage decisions of all ... Strong analytical and negotiating skills, clinical interests, strategic and technical analysis and ...

MiMedx Group

Director, Health Policy

Marietta, GA · Remote

$195K - $235K/yr

Direct the education of the team members in product coding and medical coverage decisions of all ... Strong analytical and negotiating skills, clinical interests, strategic and technical analysis and ...

City Of Roswell

Economic Development Analyst

Roswell, GA · On-site

... policy analysis, data analytics, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Economics ...

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How much do education policy analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for education policy analyst in Decatur, GA is $98,560.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,000.00 and $113,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an education policy analyst do?

An Education Policy Analyst researches and evaluates education policies to assess their effectiveness and impact. They analyze data, review legislation, and provide recommendations to improve educational systems. Analysts often work for government agencies, think tanks, or advocacy organizations. Their goal is to shape policies that enhance student outcomes, equity, and overall educational quality.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an education policy analyst?

Education Policy Analysts need strong analytical and research skills, a background in public policy or education, and advanced degrees such as a master’s in public policy, education, or a related field. Fluency with data analysis tools like SPSS, STATA, or Excel and experience with policy research methodologies are important, and certifications in policy analysis can be advantageous. Effective communication, collaboration, and adaptability are key soft skills that help in translating complex data into actionable policy recommendations and working with diverse stakeholders. These skills ensure that analysts can accurately evaluate educational policies, develop informed solutions, and impact positive change in the education sector.

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Infographic showing various Education Policy Analyst job openings in Decatur, GA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,560 per year, or $47.4 per hour.

Policy Analyst

Criminal Investigation & Law Enforcement | IRS Careers

Chamblee, GA • On-site

$125K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Internal Revenue Service rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 129 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

130th of 294 rated public sector bodies

Job description

WHAT IS TAXPAYER SERVICES?
A description of the business units can be found at: https://www.jobs.irs.gov/about/who/business-divisions
  • Position(s) are to be filled in following area(s):
    • Taxpayer Services - Electronic Products and Services Support (EPSS) - Workforce Planning, Training and Quality
  • This job (or announcement) is open to current permanent IRS competitive service employees in TS - Taxpayer Services business units

REVIEW THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILSQualifications:

Federal experience is not required. Experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or through Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR GS-14 Level: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position must include:

  • Managing multiple assignments involving operational oversight, workload monitoring, risk identification, milestone tracking, quality review, training coordination, issue resolution, and follow-up actions to ensure timely completion of program objectives;
  • Experience with public and/or business administration or public policy;
  • Using oral and written communication skills to present plans and proposals to negotiate, and gain cooperation in reconciling conflicting interests or views;
  • Experience with automated systems and business tools to compile, validate, analyze, and report program data, including spreadsheets, tracking tools, quality review reports, training records, workload inventories, correspondence/case data, and dashboards used to support program oversight and management decisions and develop new approaches and/or refined existing techniques;
  • Experience with preparing written reports, spreadsheets, statistical tables, and flowcharts; Examples may include assignments where you performed the full range of project management principles, program management, business practices, methods, and techniques; conducting analysis of issues broad in nature, and/or of strategic importance;
  • Applying an understanding of the organizational structure, mission, and functional responsibilities of the Internal Revenue Service, specific to Taxpayer Services, Customer Account Services objectives, programs, and funding resources, to develop recommendations, support executive decision-making, and achieve organizational goals.

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You must also meet the following requirement(s):

  • TIME AFTER COMPETITIVE APPOINTMENT (TACA): Current civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive referral certificate, known as time after competitive appointment. For this requirement, a competitive appointment is one where you applied to and were appointed from an announcement open to "All US Citizens".
  • TIME IN GRADE (TIG): For positions above the GS-05,applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the grade you are applying for. For positions at the GS-5, you cannot advance to the GS-05 if you have held a GS-02 in the past 52 weeks. There is no TIG restriction for GS-02, 03, or 04 positions.

For more information on qualifications please refer to OPM's Qualifications Standards.

Education:A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Click here (Section 3, Explanation of Terms) or here for Foreign Education Credentialing instructions.
We recommend choosing an evaluator from a member organization of one of the following national associations of credential evaluation services: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE).Employment Type: OTHER

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