Political Advisor Career

*A job as a Political Advisor falls under the broader career category of Political Scientists. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Political Scientists : Study the origin, development, and operation of political systems. May study topics, such as public opinion, political decisionmaking, 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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Political Scientist Career

Required Education



Doctoral Degree usually needed for this career