Veterans Benefits Policy Analyst

The American Legion; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Legion in Washington, DC seeks a Veterans Benefits Policy Analyst who collects information and analyzes issues related to veterans’ benefits and compensation. This role supports congressional testimony and position papers, shaping policy and advocacy efforts.

The analyst will coordinate site visits to VA regional offices, evaluate disability claims processing, and write reports. Strong writing and knowledge of VA benefits are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of VA disability compensation claims process.
• Ability to interpret government regulations.
• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Experience with military and veterans protocol and language.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Capable of communicating effectively in diverse settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis on veterans’ benefits issues to support congressional testimony and position papers.
• Coordinate site visits at VA regional offices to evaluate disability claims processing and best practices as part of ROAR.
• Assist with VA accreditation management and education programs for service officers.
• Develop relationships with VBA, VSOs and community partners.
• Support VA&R committees and councils; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

VA benefits knowledge

Verbal communication

Writing & editing

Legal document interpretation

Organizational skills

Multitasking & deadlines

Military & veterans culture

Understanding of Legion structure

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Veterans Benefits Policy Analyst position is located in Washington, D.C. The incumbent is responsible for collecting information and analyzing issues related to veterans’ benefits and compensation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conduct research and analysis on issues relating to veterans’ benefits in support of The American Legion’s congressional testimony, statements for the record, position papers, and its overall effort to advise and influence Congress.
• Coordinate and execute site visits at Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regional offices to evaluate quality of disability claims processing and best practices as part of the Regional Office Action Review (ROAR) section of The American Legion’s System Worth Saving (SWS) program. Write reports based on data and information collected.
• Assist with The American Legion Department Service Officer (DSO) education and training programs, and management of the VA accreditation process of The American Legion’s service officers.
• Participate in working groups and develop relationships with Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), other Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and community partners.
• Provide support to VA&R Commission, VA&R Commission Executive Committee, VA&R Commission Liaison Committee, Veterans Benefits Committee, and VA&R Council.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP (reports directly to): Deputy Director of Benefits and Claims

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIRED FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Education/Technical Knowledge:

College education – four year degree to provide basic familiarity with a variety of subjects.

Additional Skills Needed:

• Have knowledge of VA disability compensation claims process, and a basic understanding of VA health benefits and services.
• Communicate effectively verbally in a diverse range of settings and audiences.
• Excellent writing, proofreading and editing skills.
• Capable of interpreting legal documents and government regulations.
• Strong organizational, project, time management, and problem solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with military and veterans protocol, culture and language.
• Knowledge of The American Legion organizational structure, programs, services and policies.
• Must have good computer skills to include MS Office Suite.