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New grad policy analyst jobs attract recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or writing portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Science & Research, Education, and Government & Public Sector, with employers like Anthropic, AnMed Health, and State of Delaware hiring at this level now.
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See related jobsThis position provides operating budgetary and programmatic expertise to agency heads, fiscal officers, the Governor, the Legislature, and assists in the development and production of the Governor's Recommended Budget and implementation of the final operating budget. Additionally, the position reviews state agency requests for federal assistance. This is for either an entry or full performance level assigned to work with agencies on issues of increasing complexity, size, high visibility or public interest.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience in Advanced Microsoft Excel such as formatting and analyzing data extracted from independent systems and external database sources.
Essential Functions
- Analyzes, recommends and monitors fiscal activities with regard to revenue and expenditures, program initiatives, performance and trends within assigned agencies.
- Provides budgetary and programmatic expertise to agency heads, fiscal officers, the Legislature, and the Governor.
- Reviews and analyzes preliminary budget data in preparation of budget targets and assists agencies in their interpretation and implementation of budget guidelines and policies.
- Reviews and analyzes legislation to determine fiscal and organizational impact.
- Reviews and analyzes requests for federal funds prior to being submitted to the Clearinghouse Committee.
- Conducts special studies.
- Plans, develops, implements and monitors public budgetary policy.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding strategic plans for budgetary programs throughout state government.
- Assists in the development and production of the Governor’s Recommended Budget.
Job Requirement Series
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Associate Fiscal and Policy Analyst
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- Knowledge of financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
- Knowledge of making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings.
- Knowledge of analyzing legislation.
- Knowledge of developing and analyzing public policies and monitoring fiscal impact.
- Knowledge of using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.
- Knowledge of narrative report writing.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Fiscal and Policy Analyst
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- Six months experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
- Six months experience in providing guidance and direction to management/officials in accomplishing financial, program and organizational goals and objectives, identifying and resolving issues.
- Six months experience in developing, reviewing and analyzing public policies.
- Six months experience in analyzing legislation.
- Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
This position provides operating budgetary and programmatic expertise to agency heads, fiscal officers, the Governor, the Legislature, and assists in the development and production of the Governor's Recommended Budget and implementation of the final operating budget. Additionally, the position reviews state agency requests for federal assistance. This is for either an entry or full performance level assigned to work with agencies on issues of increasing complexity, size, high visibility or public interest.
Preferred Qualification
- Experience in Advanced Microsoft Excel such as formatting and analyzing data extracted from independent systems and external database sources.
Essential Functions
- Analyzes, recommends and monitors fiscal activities with regard to revenue and expenditures, program initiatives, performance and trends within assigned agencies.
- Provides budgetary and programmatic expertise to agency heads, fiscal officers, the Legislature, and the Governor.
- Reviews and analyzes preliminary budget data in preparation of budget targets and assists agencies in their interpretation and implementation of budget guidelines and policies.
- Reviews and analyzes legislation to determine fiscal and organizational impact.
- Reviews and analyzes requests for federal funds prior to being submitted to the Clearinghouse Committee.
- Conducts special studies.
- Plans, develops, implements and monitors public budgetary policy.
- Evaluates and makes recommendations regarding strategic plans for budgetary programs throughout state government.
- Assists in the development and production of the Governor’s Recommended Budget.
Job Requirement Series
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Associate Fiscal and Policy Analyst
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- Knowledge of financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
- Knowledge of making recommendations for continuation or changes to operations, programs, services, policies or procedures based on findings.
- Knowledge of analyzing legislation.
- Knowledge of developing and analyzing public policies and monitoring fiscal impact.
- Knowledge of using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.
- Knowledge of narrative report writing.
JOB REQUIREMENTS for Fiscal and Policy Analyst
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:
- Possession of a Bachelors degree or higher in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, Economics or related field.
- Six months experience in financial administration such as comprehensive analysis of programs, budgets, projects, services, alternatives, and costs; financial planning, revenue generation, revenue forecasting, expenditure forecasting, cash flow management and establishing internal control.
- Six months experience in providing guidance and direction to management/officials in accomplishing financial, program and organizational goals and objectives, identifying and resolving issues.
- Six months experience in developing, reviewing and analyzing public policies.
- Six months experience in analyzing legislation.
- Six months experience in narrative report writing.
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.
All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County.
Benefits
To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/
Selection Process
The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties. For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.
Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at StateJobs.Delaware.gov.
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Entry Level Policy Analyst Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level policy analyst job?
Entry level policy analyst roles reward candidates who can demonstrate research and writing skills, even without years of experience. A senior thesis, capstone project, or policy memo from an internship gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate. Degrees in political science, public policy, economics, or related fields are common, and familiarity with data tools or regulatory research methods can set one candidate apart from another at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level policy analysts?
Companies hiring entry level policy analysts right now include Anthropic, AnMed Health, and State of Delaware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level covers government agencies, nonprofit advocacy organizations, consulting firms, and regulated industries that maintain in-house policy teams.
Are there remote entry level policy analyst jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this experience level. About 67% of entry level policy analyst openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates open to multiple work settings will find the widest range of opportunities. Filtering by location preference on Migrate Mate helps narrow results quickly.
Are these new grad policy analyst jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior policy analyst roles alongside other entry level openings. A posting that welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic work as qualifying background, or does not require prior full-time policy employment is generally new-grad friendly. Titles like junior policy analyst or policy associate often signal the same entry point.
Which industries hire the most entry level policy analysts?
Entry Level policy analyst roles concentrate in Science & Research, Education, and Government & Public Sector, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they face active regulatory environments or public accountability requirements that generate ongoing demand for early-career analysts who can support research, compliance, and advocacy work.