Health Policy Analyst Jobs

About The Position

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 start, 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 (VA) 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 in accordance with DoD 5110.4-M and the DoD issuance style guide that require 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 (GAO) and Inspector General (IG) engagements.
• Peer review policy products from other analysts.

Benefits

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