Policy Development Analyst I pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32004526
- Class code
- 32004526
- Pay group
- NC14
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Policy Development Analyst I is $52,592 to $92,036 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32004526.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 12/2021.
What the state says the job is
This is entry-level professional policy development work within an agency. Positions in this class coordinate various aspects of the policy development function. Policies developed may be internal to the agency or may impact external stakeholders. Duties performed may include preparation of documents and reports, data collection, consulting with program stakeholders internal and external to the agency, researching the impact of policy and legislative proposals and presenting the results, maintaining and updating agency policy documentation and manuals, and coordinating and participating in special projects. Positions may provide assistance to higher level Policy Development roles such as a Policy Development Analyst II or III or Manager, and work is performed under close supervision.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Basic knowledge of policy analysis. Basic knowledge of legislative practices. Basic knowledge of research and evaluation techniques. Ability to identify, recognize and resolve problems that have established precedent and limited impact. Ability to collect and analyze data and information. Ability to conduct and report analyses. Ability to conduct independent research. Ability to analyze, interpret, and assess the impact of regulations, procedures, and legislative proposals. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to work with diverse groups of people as a liaison.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.