Policy Analyst+32% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
75% of observed moves out of Policy Associate go here (4,200 careers)
progressionconfidence high4,200 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Observed career paths · policy_analysis
Where does a Policy Associate go next?
7 observed directions, from real career histories. Percentages are the share of people who made each move; the count is how many careers each number rests on. This is the generic map. No aspiration, no filler.
Typical advancement
Management path
Senior Policy Advisor+68% typical comp change · ~3.0y typical
25% of observed moves out of Policy Associate go here (1,400 careers)
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers92% of observed exits move upward from there
Director of Policy+126% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Policy Analyst. 16% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence high1,400 careers84% of observed exits move upward from there
Program Manager, Government+50% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Senior Policy Advisor. 2% joint share of observed careers
leadership branchconfidence moderate480 careers89% of observed exits move upward from there
Higher-growth opportunity
VP Government Affairs+223% typical comp change · ~6.0y typical
reachable via Senior Policy Advisor. 6% joint share of observed careers
executive stepconfidence high1,400 careersno observed onward moves above the evidence floor
Career pivot
Management Analyst+17% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Policy Analyst. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers86% of observed exits move upward from there
Detective+17% typical comp change · ~7.0y typical
reachable via Policy Analyst. 5% joint share of observed careers
pivotconfidence moderate460 careers80% of observed exits move upward from there