Education Policy Analyst to Government Affairs Director

Summary: 2 of the 6 core skills listed for Government Affairs Director carry over directly from Education Policy Analyst. The US median salary changes by +35% ($85K → $115K). Difficulty: Challenging, typically around 9 months of focused upskilling.

The two roles

Education Policy Analyst: Analyzes education policies.

Government Affairs Director: Directs govt relations. Growth outlook +12%; AI-augmented (AI changes how the work is done, not whether it exists). Typical education: bachelor. Typical experience: 5-8 years.

Skills that carry over

• Government Relations
• Policy Analysis

Skills to learn for Government Affairs Director

• Advocacy
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication
• Strategic Planning

Salary comparison (median, estimated)

Salary figures are estimates benchmarked against public compensation data — see methodology.

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