Position Title: Senior Policy Analyst - Disability Evaluation SystemCustomer: Defense Health AgencyLocation: 2345 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA, 22202Clearance Required: Favorably Adjudicated NACLCHours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00am and 5:00pmGC Associates (GCA) Company Website: pending contract award*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 integration. Analyze Military DepartmentDES 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 operations.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 policy.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 engagements.On a routine and recurring basis, provide staff support and analyses with the MilitaryDepartments' Disability Annual Report (DAR) and Inspector General Triennial Reports.Assist the appropriate government program lead in developing responses to written and oral inquiriesEnsure correspondence, reports, and other documentation such as letters and memoranda is prepared using the official writing standards of the DOD.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; Legislative Affairs experience with a Government or non-governmental organization, to include evaluating legislation and responding to high-level inquiries; knowledge of statistical process improvement methods demonstrated by experience, education, or "A< oeSix Sigma'-type certification.Desired: Experience as a Staff officer at the OSD or Military Department level.Travel: Contractor will be required to travel within the Continental United States (CONUS) and within the National Capital Region (NCR) to support the government leads at meetings, conferences, and training. The National Capital Region encompasses Washington, DC; Montgomery and Prince George's Counties in Maryland; Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties in Virginia, and the incorporated cities of Alexandria, Falls Church, Fairfax and Manassas in Virginia. CONUS travel could include supporting the government leads at three annual Military Department DES conferences and/or up to eight trips in support of other conferences or site visits.Job Type: Full-timePay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per yearBenefits:401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule:8 hour shiftEducation:Bachelor's (Required)Experience:DHA DES: 1 year (Preferred)Legislative Affairs: 1 year (Required)Staff officer at the OSD or Military Department level: 1 year (Preferred)License/Certification:PMP or Six Sigma (Preferred)Security clearance:Secret (Required)Work Location: One location