Policy Analyst III - Defense Health Agency (DHA)

KSA Integration • Stafford, VA

2d • $101,100 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

KSA Integration is hiring a Policy Analyst III to support the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Disability Evaluation System (DES) Program Support contract. The position researches, writes, and staffs policy for the Department of Defense Disability Evaluation System and the Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living program. The DES program office sets policy governing how Service members with duty-limiting conditions are evaluated for fitness and compensated. This position is contingent upon award.

The position may be performed remotely within the United States or from KSA's Stafford, Virginia office. It supports DHA at Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia; all Government meetings are virtual. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, except Federal holidays. The anticipated start date is late November 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of policy analysis or policy writing experience, including at least 3 years in DoD, VA, or Federal health or personnel policy.
• Strong writing skills to DoD correspondence standards.
• Ability to pass a Tier 1 background investigation and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Within 30 days of starting, complete DHA contractor annual training, DHA telework training and agreement, and privacy training for Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and PHI only on a Government-furnished laptop.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze new or changed Federal laws, DoD and Military Department policy, and Department of Veterans Affairs policy for their impact on DES and SCAADL operations.
• Draft decision papers, policy, and implementation guidance within five business days of tasking.
• Build staffing packages compliant with DoD 5110.4-M and the DoD issuance style guide, requiring little or no Government rework.
• Prepare reports and independent analyses for internal and external taskers within five business days, including support for Government Accountability Office and Inspector General engagements.
• Peer review policy products from other analysts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; company pays 82% of the employee premium and 25% toward dependents.
• HSA/FSA medical plans.
• PTO.
• Flexible work environment and support for work/life balance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Observance of all federal holidays.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement program.
• Annual career development process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior