Policy Analyst, Mid – Defense Health Agency

KSA Integration

. Research laws, regulations, and policies affecting the Disability Evaluation System (DES) and Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeFalls Church • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $74,000 - $99,700 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in policy research and analysis, with strong writing skills to draft documents and recommendations. Familiarity with military or VA benefits and experience in producing Section 508 compliant documents are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Policy Research ExperienceClear Writing SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBachelor's Degree in Public PolicyExperience with Military Benefits

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Hard Skills

Policy AnalysisDocument DraftingRegulatory ResearchSection 508 ComplianceCompensation Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

Common Access Card (CAC) Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Disability Evaluation SystemSpecial Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily LivingDepartment of Veterans AffairsSocial Security AdministrationProtected Health Information

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research laws, regulations, and policies affecting the Disability Evaluation System (DES) and Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL)
Draft summaries and recommendations
Draft papers, memoranda, and staffing packages to DoD writing standards
Run the annual Compensation and Benefits Handbook update, including requesting agency updates by 1 September, delivering the draft by 31 January, and delivering a Section 508 compliant final by 15 February
Coordinate handbook content with the Department of Veterans Affairs, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, the Social Security Administration, and the Military Services
Support the DHA Disability Evaluation System Program Support contract as a Policy Analyst

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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)
Experience with military or VA benefits, compensation, or wounded warrior programs preferred
Experience producing Section 508 compliant documents 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