Foreign Affairs Analyst

Impact: Problem-solving and innovation

Research and analyze international political, economic, and social developments to inform foreign policy decisions.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Moderate
Team vs solo
30% Team / 70% Solo
Client facing
Rarely
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Minimal
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
On-site Only
Typical work hours
40-50 hours/week
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$95,000
Entry-level
$61,000
Senior
$164,000+
Growth by 2033
6% (average)
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
None
Salary growth potential
High to 169% growth from entry to senior
Typical student debt
$40,000 - $60,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • General Skill 2
  • General Skill 3
  • General Skill 1

Soft skills

  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving
  • Critical Thinking

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Master's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5-7 years
Years to senior
10-13 years
Career switching
Hard

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. Entry Level
      2. Mid Level
      3. Senior Level
      4. Lead/Manager

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      27% to moderate risk due to specialized skills
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      7.5/10
      Meaning
      7.4/10
      Work-life balance
      8/10
      Prestige
      6.4/10
      Social perception
      Moderate

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