Political Scientists: 
Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decision-making, and ideology. May analyze the structure and operation of governments, as well as various political entities. May conduct public opinion surveys, analyze election results, or analyze public documents.
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About the Job
| Primary Industry | Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
| Indiana Average Salary | $128,046.00 |
| Average Time to Fill | 39 days |
| Typical Education | Bachelor's degree |
| Typical Experience | None |
| Current Openings | |
| 2 Year Projected Openings (2016-2018) | 77 |
| 2 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2018) | 2.80 % |
| 10 Year Projected Openings (2016-2026) | 366 |
| 10 Year Expected Percentage Change (2016-2026) | 6.32 % |
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Essential (Soft) Skills
Essential Skills to Employers
Information Gathering
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Attention to Detail
Decision-making
Integrity
Professionalism
Oral Communication
Technology and Tool Usage
Leadership
Intellectual Risk-taking
Creativity
Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Written Communication
Numerical and Arithmetic Application
Attention to Detail
Decision-making
Integrity
Professionalism
Oral Communication
Technology and Tool Usage
Leadership
Intellectual Risk-taking
Creativity
Adaptability
Top Job Duties and Responsibilities
Getting Information
Collect scientific or technical data
Perform economic or political research
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research social issues
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Conduct organizational studies
Conduct interviews to gather scientific or research based information
Collect personal information
Perform economic or political research
Conduct field research
Collect statistical data
Research social issues
Identify interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
Identify interrelationships among individuals or social groups
Conduct organizational studies
Conduct interviews to gather scientific or research based information
Collect personal information
Analyzing Data or Information
Forecast phenomena based on statistical or mathematical research data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze social or economic data
Forecast economic, political, or social trends
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Interpret research or operational data
Analyze scientific or investigative findings
Identify problems using mathematical or statistical methods
Perform statistical analysis or modeling
Analyze social or economic data
Forecast economic, political, or social trends
Interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
Interpret research or operational data
Thinking Creatively
Develop scientific hypotheses, theories, or laws
Develop theories or models of physical phenomena
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Develop public policies, procedures, or standards
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
Develop theories or models of physical phenomena
Write research or project grant proposals
Develop simple informational data repositories or databases
Develop complex computer databases
Develop public policies, procedures, or standards
Create mathematical or statistical diagrams, charts, or tables
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