What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Policy Analyst - DHA Disability Evaluation System Program position at GC Associates USA?
Position Title: Senior Policy Analyst - Disability Evaluation System
Customer: Defense Health Agency
Location: 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042
Clearance Required: Tier 1 (Public Trust)
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am and 5:00pm
GC Associates (GCA) Company Website: http://www.gcassociates-usa.com
GC Associates requires a Senior Policy Analyst to support to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for Health Services and Policy Oversight (HSP&O) and the Director, Defense Health Agency (DHA), in their missions of policy and program development and oversight of the Disability Evaluation System (DES), the Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL), the Physical Disability Board of Review, and the Compensation and Benefits Handbook.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct Policy review, development, and Analyze Military Department DES and SCAADL program compliance with DoD strategic and operational policies, procedures, and other forms of guidance.
- Review new or amended federal laws or regulations, DoD policies and procedures, Military Department regulations and instructions, court rulings, Department of Veterans Affairs policies, and other sources that impact DES, SCAADL, Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR) policies and
- Analyze and conduct relevant research to determine impact to policy, costs, operations, or other aspects.
- Review program performance against established goals and other indicators determined by the appropriate government employee and develop recommended courses of action to change existing or development of new program processes and/or DoD Recommendations should be based upon thorough operational research and statistical analysis of the impact, advantages, disadvantages, and cost. As required, fully develop a cost benefit analysis.
- When tasked by the appropriate government program lead, provide program performance, analysis, and/or research to support the government in Inspector General or GAO
- On a routine and recurring basis, provide staff support and analyses with the Military Departments' Disability Annual Report (DAR) and Inspector General Triennial
- Assist the appropriate government program lead in developing responses to written and oral inquiries
- Ensure correspondence, reports, and other documentation such as letters and memoranda is prepared using the official writing standards of the
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
Education: Formal education requirement of a bachelor's degree or higher.
Experience: At least 5 years of analyst experience; Policy, congressional and/or Legislative Affairs experience preferred with a Government or non-governmental organization, to include analyzing and evaluating programs and legislation, and responding to high-level inquiries. Drafting policy, briefings, and speeches. Must have strong technical writing and communication skills. Reviewing marketing material and making suggestions for improvement.
Desired: Experience as a Staff Officer at the Office of the Secretary of Defense or Military Department level. Knowledge of statistical process improvement methods demonstrated by experience, education, or 'Six Sigma'-type certification.
Salary : $100 - $120
