Staff analysts are tasked with ensuring company compliance with federal and state laws as well as spending time looking at all aspects of an organization. They study the organization's day-to-day operations and look for ways to make the employees' jobs easier. They may also be placed in charge of managing other staff analysts, including training and evaluation.
Staff analysts earn a median sum of $95,000 annually or $45 per hour. Staff analysts, also known as management analysts, address their department's administrative duties and oversee incoming and outgoing employees. They develop, coordinate, and assess meeting and briefing structures. They also reduce wasteful costs and improve productivity.
Depending on the employer, staff analysts can be charged with gathering data from reports, interviews, and research or using an existing one to look for areas of the budget to reduce or eliminate. In order to become a staff analyst, it will be best to hold at least a bachelor's degree in business, economics, management, or other relevant fields. Some states require them to pass a written examination to gain certification, which is earned through industry associations. Some employers prefer candidates to have an eye for details and the ability to solve problems creatively.