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Council of State Governments

Policy Analyst

Decatur, GA · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Research, this role focuses on implementing policy projects, conducting thorough research and analysis, tracking legislative activity, and delivering timely ...

Council of State Governments

Policy Analyst

Decatur, GA · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Reporting to the Director of Policy and Research, this role focuses on implementing policy projects, conducting thorough research and analysis, tracking legislative activity, and delivering timely ...

City of New York

Policy Director, Housing

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

The Policy Director for Housing will lead the Comptroller's housing policy and oversight agenda ... Key Responsibilities -Lead the Office's policy research and oversight on housing affordability ...

HSS

Research Director Sports Medicine

New York, NY · On-site

$109K - $166K/yr

... research activities. Provides timely reports to all applicable governing bodies: Director of the ... create and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational standardization. Lead ...

Alliance to Save Energy

Director, Policy

Washington, DC · On-site

$122K - $131K/yr

Ensure that all policy research produced and deployed by the Alliance, including statistics and legislative impact analysis, are correct and well-documented. Active Efficiency * Work with senior ...

Echelon Insights

Research Team Roles

Alexandria, VA · On-site

... politics, policy, and survey research. Main Responsibilities: * Assist with drafting survey ... Work one-on-one with a Research Director and develop Research Director skills * Coordinate with ...

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How much do policy research director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for policy research director in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Policy Research Director vs Policy Analyst?

AspectPolicy Research DirectorPolicy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's degree in public policy, political science, or related field; extensive experience in policy researchBachelor's or Master's degree in similar fields; entry to mid-level experience in policy analysis
Work EnvironmentLeads research teams, manages projects, and collaborates with senior stakeholdersConducts research, analyzes policies, and prepares reports under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in government agencies, think tanks, and large NGOs for leadership rolesCommon in government, research institutes, and advocacy groups for analytical roles

The Policy Research Director typically oversees research projects, manages teams, and sets strategic policy directions, requiring more experience and leadership skills. In contrast, the Policy Analyst focuses on conducting research, analyzing policies, and preparing reports. Both roles are essential in policy development but differ mainly in scope, responsibility, and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Policy Research Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $191,320 per year, or $92 per hour.

Medical Management Policy & Research Analyst I

Hawaii Medical Service Association

Honolulu, HI • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

  1. Revise and/or develop medical policies adopted from the BCBSA in conjunction with assigned medical director and in accordance with Development and Approval of Medical Policy administrative policy; process includes appropriate and timely implementation and publication.
  2. Assist with activities related to the revision and/or development of medical policies, code reviews, and TEC topic research, which include Service Now ticket submissions and Workfront ticket requests (tickets include data requests and medical policy page updates).
  3. Assist with the revision and update of MM C&S Unit assigned PRC pages. Collaborate with HMSA Communications Department with the accuracy of PRC page content and in the submission Workfront requests.
  4. Support MM sponsored meetings by preparing and distributing an agenda, minutes, and documents to be discussed, and taking minutes (meetings to include UMC, OMD, TEC, Policy Workgroup).
  5. Research and respond to requests from internal departments/units requesting information on new technology (including research supporting TEC activities) and medical policies.
  6. Performs all other miscellaneous responsibilities and duties as assigned or directed.

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  1. Associate degree and one year of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  2. Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
  3. Proven organizational and time-management skills.
  4. Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

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