Military-Connected Homeschool Policy Lead

Department of War Education Activity (DOWEA); Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) seeks a Policy Analyst to develop and mature DoW homeschooling policy and programs for military-connected families. You will advise senior leadership on strategy and coordinate cross‑agency partnerships worldwide.

This role requires evaluating programs, formulating recommendations, and guiding communications and training architecture to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or in a subject-matter field appropriate to the position.
• Combination of Education and Experience: courses equivalent to a major in education, plus relevant experience or additional coursework.

Responsibilities

• Develop and mature Department of War homeschooling policy and programs for military-connected families.
• Advise senior DoW leadership on strategy to sustain homeschool and education-related support programs.
• Negotiate cross-agency and inter-service collaboration agreements to standardize homeschool support across installations worldwide.
• Establish the Department's research agenda for military-connected homeschooling.
• Set the strategic direction for the Department's homeschool communication and training architecture.

Education

Bachelor's degree (education or related field)

Education/Experience combination

Job description

The Department of War Education Activity (DoWEA) seeks a Policy Analyst to develop and mature DoW homeschooling policy and programs for military-connected families. You will advise senior leadership on strategy and coordinate cross‑agency partnerships worldwide.

This role requires evaluating programs, formulating recommendations, and guiding communications and training architecture to ensure compliance with legal requirements and organizational goals.