Job Type
Full-time
Description
Position Overview: This position supports the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Disability Evaluation System (DES) Program Support contract as a Policy Analyst III. The Policy Analyst III researches, writes, and staffs policy for the Department of Defense (DoD) Disability Evaluation System (DES) and the Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) program at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The DES program office sets the policy that governs how Service members with duty-limiting conditions are evaluated for fitness and compensated.
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:- Analyze new or changed Federal laws, DoD and Military Department policy, and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) policy for impact on DES and SCAADL operations.
- Draft decision papers, policy, and implementation guidance within five business days of tasking.
- Build staffing packages to DoD 5110.4-M and the DoD issuance style guide that need little or no Government rework.
- Prepare reports and independent analyses for internal and external taskers within five business days, including support to Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Inspector General (IG) engagements.
- Peer review policy products from other analysts.
Requirements
Position Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, business administration, or a related field required.
- 7 or more years of policy analysis or policy writing experience, with 3 or more years in DoD, VA, or Federal health or personnel policy.
- Strong writing to DoD correspondence standards.
- 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:- Master's degree.
- Experience with the DES, Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), or military personnel and health policy.
- Experience staffing actions through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness.
United States of America: $90,000 USD to $120,000 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
$101,100 to $120,000 per year
