External Job Posting Title Policy Analysis, Senior Advisor

Peraton; Maryland; On-site; USD 135,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Policy Director to lead the policy development for Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). In this role, you will ensure alignment with federal requirements and industry standards, while advising senior leadership.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 12 years of relevant experience in policy and governance. The target salary range for this position is $135,000 - $216,000, depending on various factors.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in policy development, governance, compliance, or strategic planning within federal or regulated sectors.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations relevant to Peraton’s mission areas.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of enterprise-level policies and procedures.
• Serve as a senior advisor on policy interpretation and compliance requirements.
• Conduct policy gap analyses and ensure alignment with federal regulations.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and provide recommendations.

Skills

Policy development

Governance and compliance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Political Science, Business, Government, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

About The Role

The Defense Mission and Health Solutions team, Benefits, Claims & Integrity Solutions Operating Unit seeks a Policy Director to support our Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) customer delivery and be part of the leadership for CMS Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight (CCIIO) initiatives. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Policy Director ensures organizational policies align with federal requirements, industry standards, and Peraton’s operational objectives. This role plays a central part in driving enterprise-wide policy advancement, risk mitigation, and decision-making support.

What you’ll do:

• Lead the development, review, and implementation of enterprise and program-level policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Serve as a senior advisor to executives, program managers, and mission partners on policy interpretation, compliance requirements, and operational impacts.
• Coordinate cross-functional policy consultations with Legal, Contracts, Security, HR, Engineering and Program Management stakeholders.
• Conduct policy gap analyses and ensure alignment with federal regulations, agency directives, and contractual obligations.
• Maintain up-to-date expertise on ACA requirements and their impact on Eligibility Program policies.
• Drive continuous improvement by establishing policy lifecycle management processes, documentation standards, and review cycles.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory environment and provide recommendations to proactively address emerging risks.
• Support audits, assessments, and readiness activities by ensuring policy compliance and documentation accuracy.
• Manage stakeholder engagement across diverse mission areas, ensuring policies are practical, mission-supportive and risk-aware.
• Represent Peraton at customer meetings, working groups, and policy-driven forums when required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Political Science, Business, Government, or related field.
• 12+ years of experience in policy development, governance, compliance, or strategic planning within federal, defense, or regulated sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and manage complex policy frameworks across large organizations.
• Strong understanding of federal regulations, agency directives, and oversight structures relevant to Peraton’s mission areas.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and senior‑level briefing skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• US Citizen and the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active public trust clearance
• Experience supporting federal agencies, defense programs, or national security missions.
• Familiarity with risk management, governance frameworks, and policy compliance methodologies.
• Experience working within a government contractor environment.
• Demonstrated success driving enterprise transformation or policy modernization initiatives.
• ACA or healthcare/insurance specific policy expertise.

Target Salary Range

$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.