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Public Administrator

Lead programs and agencies in government service

$65,000 – $130,000/yr

Manage public programs, budgets, and staff across federal, state, and local agencies.

Highlights

Common tasks

Manage programs, oversee staff, implement policies, and report to elected officials.

Potential downsides

Bureaucratic constraints, political interference, and slow decision-making.

Skills

Critical thinkingCommunicationResearchStrategic thinkingDecision making

Interests

Law & policyBusiness & strategyCommunicationSocial impact

Industries

Government

Work style

AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focused

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