Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Senior Policy Analyst and shape the future of veteran services remotely from California. This full-time federal role offers competitive benefits, telework flexibility, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on veteran welfare programs nationwide. We're seeking mission-driven professionals to develop evidence-based policies that transform healthcare access and support systems for our nation's heroes.
Responsibilities
- Analyze federal healthcare regulations and propose policy innovations for veteran services
- Collaborate with cross-agency teams to implement state compliance frameworks
- Conduct quantitative research on veteran care outcomes using advanced statistical tools
- Develop comprehensive policy briefs for congressional stakeholders and agency leadership
- Oversee grant allocation processes for veteran community initiatives
- Mentor junior analysts on federal policy development methodologies
- Monitor legislative changes and assess operational impacts on state programs
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Public Policy, Healthcare Administration, or related field
- 5+ years of federal or state government policy analysis experience
- Expertise in healthcare policy and veteran service programs
- Advanced proficiency in statistical analysis (SAS/R/Python)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Proven track record of leading multi-agency initiatives
- Strong writing skills with published policy documents
- Familiarity with California state-federal compliance requirements