policy wonk

Noun

 * 1)  A person who studies or develops strategies and policies, especially one who has a keen interest in and aptitude for technical details.
 * 2) * 1984 Oct. 29, New Republic, p. 16:
 * Mondale's passionate attachment to the issue reflects his thralldom to the policy wonks and wise men of the Washington establishment.
 * 1) * 2010, The Economist, Jul-Aug, p. 25:
 * But access to ministers is not the only reason right-of-centre policy wonks are excited.
 * 1) * 2010, The Economist, Jul-Aug, p. 25:
 * But access to ministers is not the only reason right-of-centre policy wonks are excited.