Job Type
Full-time
Position Overview: This position supports the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Disability Evaluation System (DES) Program Support contract as a Policy Analyst. The Policy Analyst supports policy research and the Compensation and Benefits Handbook for the Department of Defense (DoD) Disability Evaluation System (DES) at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The handbook is the primary reference Service members and families use to understand the pay and benefits tied to a disability determination. KSA is hiring two Policy Analysts for this program.
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: 2
Anticipated Start Date: Late November 2026, contingent upon contract award.
Position Responsibilities:- Research laws, regulations, and policies that affect the DES and Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL), and draft summaries and recommendations.
- Draft papers, memoranda, and staffing packages to DoD writing standards.
- Run the annual Compensation and Benefits Handbook update: request agency updates by 1 September, deliver the draft by 31 January, and deliver a Section 508 compliant final by 15 February.
- Coordinate with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, the Social Security Administration, and the Military Services on handbook content.
Requirements
Position Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or a related field required.
- 3 or more years of policy research or analysis experience.
- Clear, concise writing and strong Microsoft Office skills.
- 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:- Experience with military or VA benefits, compensation, or wounded warrior programs.
- Experience producing Section 508 compliant documents.
United States of America: $74,000 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
