Job Type
Full-time
Position Overview: This position supports the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Disability Evaluation System (DES) Program Support contract as a Legislative and Regulatory Analyst. The Legislative and Regulatory Analyst tracks and analyzes the laws, regulations, and rulings that shape the Department of Defense (DoD) Disability Evaluation System (DES) at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). This role gives the program office early warning on legislation and regulatory change so DES policy stays current and compliant.
This Position is Contingent Upon AwardBenefits:- Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee's premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
- HSA / FSA Medical Plans
- PTO
- Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
- 401K with Company Match
- Observes all federal holidays
- Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Annual Career Development Process
Job Type: Full-time/Exempt
Location: Hybrid remote. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Day-to-day work is remote, and all Government meetings are virtual.
Schedule: Full-time. Available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Openings: 1
Anticipated Start Date: Late November 2026, contingent upon contract award.
Position Responsibilities:- Track Federal legislation, including the National Defense Authorization Act, regulations, court rulings, and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy that affect DES and Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL).
- Assess impact on policy, cost, and operations and recommend courses of action within five business days.
- Draft complete, justified Personnel Legislation Reviews within 22 business days of tasking and support staffing to the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
- Maintain a tracker of pending legislation and regulatory changes.
Requirements
Position Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, law, or a related field required.
- 5 or more years of legislative or regulatory analysis experience.
- Ability to read statutes and regulations and explain impact in plain language.
- Must be able to pass a Tier 1 background investigation and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC).
- Within 30 days of start, complete DHA contractor annual training, DHA telework training and agreement, and privacy training for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and PHI only on a Government-furnished laptop.
Preferred Skills/Experience:- Law degree, or experience on a Congressional staff or in a DoD or VA legislative affairs office.
- Knowledge of military personnel, compensation, or disability statutes, including Title 10 and Title 38.
United States of America: $74,500 USD to $99,700 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
Salary Description
$84,000 to $99,700 per year
