Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Health Readiness Policy and Oversight

The Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Health Readiness Policy and Oversight (DASW(HRP&O)) is the principal staff assistant and advisor to the ASW(HA) for all DoW deployment medicine policies, programs, and activities.

The DASW(HRP&O) is the senior advisor and agent of the ASW(HA) and in carrying out these responsibilities directs Department-wide efforts to engage in the policy cycle to develop and analyze policies and oversee implementation and execution of policies and programs relating to DoW force health protection and readiness for 2.2 million service members. Responsibilities encompass a broad range and variety of functions and activities that are vital in supporting the mission of the Military Health System. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Responsible for force health protection and readiness doctrine, and the elements of the policy cycle and oversight, to include agenda setting, formulation, adoption, implementation, and evaluation. Guides and directs the policy cycle for provision of care in support of readiness and contingency operations and oversees the programs that enable deployment of fully trained and equipped medical personnel and units. Provides policy and oversight of the Combat Support Agency functions of the Defense Health Agency. Provides policy and oversight of all DoW issuances assigned to Health Readiness Policy and Readiness. Develops policy, defends requirements, and advocates for the utilization and integration of new technologies to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of the military health care system in the deployed or contingency environment. Provides policy guidance and oversight in the functional areas of medical logistics, medical materiel supply chain, pharmaceuticals, manpower and personnel, resource methodologies, and information systems. Oversees and develops policies, strategies, and plans that govern the management of the Defense Health Program (DHP) medical research, development, and acquisition programs.

You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES. You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 08/19/2026 The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).