Health Policy Implementation Analyst II

Duty First Consulting•Vienna, VA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Health Policy Implementation Analyst II to support policy implementation, operational analysis, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement activities for large-scale federal health programs. The successful candidate will enjoy evaluating complex policy and operational requirements, identifying impacts to stakeholders and business processes, and developing recommendations that support effective program implementation. They will work independently on assigned tasks while collaborating closely with clients, project teams, and subject matter experts. This position offers a unique opportunity to deepen expertise in federal health programs, policy implementation, operational strategy, stakeholder engagement, and consulting while making a meaningful impact on public health outcomes. As a company founded by service-disabled Veterans, we at DFC are driven by a duty to serve our clients, our employees, and our community. We are committed to helping organizations achieve their goals by cultivating a team of talented professionals that deliver exceptional service, creative insights, and high-quality results.

Requirements

1-2 years of professional experience in policy, public health, operations, consulting, business analysis, research, or related fields.
Enjoy analyzing complex policies, processes, data, and operational challenges.
Can identify impacts to specific stakeholder groups, business functions, and program outcomes.
Demonstrate strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Take ownership of assigned work and consistently deliver high-quality results.
Thrive in fast-paced environments with changing priorities.
Ability to obtain a US government security clearance, if needed.
Must have lived in the U.S. at least three (3) of the last five (5) years to obtain the required clearance.
Must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to qualified Veteran candidates.

Responsibilities

Analyze federal healthcare policies, regulations, guidance, and operational requirements to identify impacts on stakeholders, business processes, and program operations.
Conduct research and analysis to support implementation planning and decision-making.
Evaluate policy, operational, and system changes and identify associated risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations.
Develop recommendations and actionable guidance for stakeholders and project teams.
Draft reports, presentations, issue papers, briefing materials, and other client deliverables.
Conduct testing and quality assurance activities and document findings.
Support stakeholder engagement activities and facilitate project meetings.
Identify opportunities to improve business processes and operational efficiency.
Communicate findings, recommendations, and implementation considerations to project leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborate with clients and project teams to solve problems and support successful implementation efforts.