Policy Analyst III – Defense Health Agency

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. Support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Disability Evaluation System (DES) Program Support contract as a Policy Analyst III .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $101,100 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy analysis and writing, particularly within the Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs, with a strong focus on the Disability Evaluation System and related programs. Proficient in drafting policy documents and reports while adhering to DoD standards and guidelines.

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Policy AnalysisPolicy WritingDoD Correspondence StandardsDisability Evaluation System (DES)Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisPolicy WritingReport PreparationDecision Paper DraftingFederal Law AnalysisImplementation GuidanceStaffing Package DevelopmentResearch SkillsImpact AnalysisPeer Review

Soft Skills

Strong Writing SkillsAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Common Access Card (CAC) QualificationDHA Contractor Annual TrainingPrivacy Training for PII and PHI

Industry Keywords

Department of Defense (DoD)Veterans Affairs (VA)Disability Evaluation System (DES)Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL)Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES)Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)Federal Health PolicyMilitary Personnel PolicyGovernment Accountability Office (GAO)Inspector General (IG)

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Disability Evaluation System (DES) Program Support contract as a Policy Analyst III
Research, write, and staff policy for the Department of Defense (DoD) Disability Evaluation System (DES) and the Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) program
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 with 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

What you’ll need

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
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
Experience with the DES, Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), or military personnel and health policy preferred
Experience staffing actions through the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness preferred
Master's degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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