Policy Analyst, Mid - Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Hybrid Remote • Falls Church, VAFull-time$84–100K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Policy Analyst supports the Defense Health Agency Disability Evaluation System Program Support contract through policy research and development of the Compensation and Benefits Handbook. The role researches policies affecting disability evaluation and related compensation, drafts summaries and recommendations, and coordinates handbook content with federal agencies and military services. The position is contingent upon contract award and requires commuting distance to Falls Church, Virginia, although day-to-day work is remote.
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Policy Analyst, Mid - Defense Health Agency (DHA)
Hybrid Remote • Falls Church, VA • Warrior Care
Job Type
Full-time
Description
KSA Integrationis a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides business and management solutions through two core portfolios: (1) Warrior Readiness, and (2) Warrior Care. We are a rapidly growing government contractor that has built a reputation for focused customer service, on-time performance, and continuous improvement. To demonstrate this, KSA has been awarded the Inc. Best Workplaces, a prestigious list of businesses recognized for the value placed on company culture, standout worker benefits, and the prioritization of employee well-being, every year from 2019 to 2025. KSA also earned recognition on the Best for Vets List by Military Times from 2019 to 2025 and garnered the Department of Labor “Hire Vets” Platinum Medallion Award from 2021 to 2025.
Position Overview:This position supports the Defense Health Agency (DHA) Disability Evaluation System (DES) Program Support contract as a Policy Analyst. The Policy Analyst supports policy research and the Compensation and Benefits Handbook for the Department of Defense (DoD) Disability Evaluation System (DES) at the Defense Health Agency (DHA). The handbook is the primary reference Service members and families use to understand the pay and benefits tied to a disability determination. KSA is hiring two Policy Analysts for this program.
This Position is Contingent Upon Award
Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision (82% of employee’s premium paid by company, 25% towards dependents)
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HSA / FSA Medical Plans
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PTO
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Flexible Work Environment and Encourage Work/Life Balance
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401K with Company Match
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Observes all federal holidays
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Professional Development/Tuition Reimbursement Program
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Annual Career Development Process
Job Type:Full-time/Exempt
Location:Hybrid remote. Candidates must live within commuting distance of Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. Day-to-day work is remote, and all Government meetings are virtual.
Schedule:Full-time. Available 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays.
Openings:2
Anticipated Start Date:Late November 2026, contingent upon contract award.
Position Responsibilities:
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Research laws, regulations, and policies that affect the DES and Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL), and draft summaries and recommendations.
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Draft papers, memoranda, and staffing packages to DoD writing standards.
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Run the annual Compensation and Benefits Handbook update: request agency updates by 1 September, deliver the draft by 31 January, and deliver a Section 508 compliant final by 15 February.
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Coordinate with Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, the Social Security Administration, and the Military Services on handbook content.
Requirements
Position Requirements:
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Bachelor's degree in public policy, political science, public administration, or a related field required.
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3 or more years of policy research or analysis experience.
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Clear, concise writing and strong Microsoft Office skills.
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Must be able to pass a Tier 1 background investigation and qualify for a Common Access Card (CAC).
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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).
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Handles Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and PHI only on a Government-furnished laptop.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
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Experience with military or VA benefits, compensation, or wounded warrior programs.
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Experience producing Section 508 compliant documents.
United States of America:$74,000 USD to $99,700 USD
Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.
KSA Integration is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary Description
$84,000 to $99,700 per year
How this job compares
Set against the 428 open Policy Analyst jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$84–100K/yr
- Virginia median$100–150K/yr43 salary ranges
- US median$90–130K/yr277 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $92K, is 25% below the Virginia median midpoint ($122K) — in the lowest quarter of Policy Analyst salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 100 open Policy Analyst jobs in Virginia and 428 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Policy Analyst postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (338 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 226 of the 428 open Policy Analyst jobs (53%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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