Policy Analyst

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Policy Analyst
The Policy Analyst provides integrated policy development and support to the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery N45 Mission Assurance Office.

In this role you will….

• Draft, review, and update mission assurance and emergency management policies, standard operating procedures, and concepts of operations.
• Ensure compliance with BUMEDINST 3440.10C and applicable DoW Directives.
• Support interagency coordination, meeting documentation, and action tracking.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

• ​​​​​​​Minimum of (5) years of experience drafting, reviewing, and revising policies, SOPs, CONOPS, and implementation plans related to FCC.
• Advanced knowledge of DoD interagency coordination, policy development, and action officer responsibilities.
• Successful completion of the Federal Coordinating Center (FCC) Course within the last 3 years.

Desired Experience: 

• Prior experience supporting:
  • Navy Medicine, Defense Health Agency, or Department of Defense headquarters policy efforts
  • Emergency management or mission assurance programs
• Familiarity with:
  • Navy staffing, coordination, and policy approval processes
  • Federal Coordinating Center and Patient Reception Station plans
• HSEEP/JELC experience
• Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program training
• Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident Command System training

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Emergency Management, Homeland Security, National Security Studies, or a related discipline
• OR ten (10) years of relevant personnel security experience in lieu of a degree

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active Secret security clearance.

Other Requirements:

• May be required to move equipment/files weighing up to 50 pounds
• May require sedentary work at least 50% of the time
• Reports to a physical location which occasionally requires the ability to traverse between buildings
• Ability to manage stress with a high degree of maturity/professionalism
• Demonstrated critical thinking and leadership skills and the ability to work well with others
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Watermark provides salary ranges with job postings in states where it is legally required; any other salary ranges associated with our postings are third party estimates and may not be an accurate reflection of Watermark’s total compensation package.  Multiple considerations are taken into account when determining the final salary/hourly rate, including but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, education and certifications, relevant work experience, related skills and competencies, as well as Federal Government Contract Labor Categories.  Central to Watermark’s employment philosophy is the wellbeing of our employees which is why we offer a robust benefits package and wellness program alongside of annual base compensation.

Watermark is an equal opportunity employer.  All terms and conditions of employment are established without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.



*This position is contingent on contract award.*