Advisory Board Member – DHA DES

Advisory Board Member – DHA DES Location: Remote – United States Job Type: Part-Time, Contingent Upon Contract Award Level: Senior Advisor / Executive Clearance: Tier 1 Background Investigation Montcure, LLC is an SBA-certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering federal financial management, audit readiness, risk management and internal control, IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics support to Department of Defense and federal civilian agencies. We help agencies strengthen governance, sustain regulatory compliance, and translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insight for mission-critical decisions. About the Role Advisory Board Members provide independent senior review for the Defense Health Agency Disability Evaluation System (DES) program. The Board sits outside the line organization and exists to catch methodology, policy, and data-quality problems before a product reaches the Government. Members review Quality Assurance Program normalization across the Military Departments, validate the analytic method behind the annual and triennial reports before delivery, and provide surge advisory support on legislative reviews and special studies. Board Members hold no supervisory authority, are not Key Personnel, and perform no day-to-day program execution. The Board comprises five seats: disability evaluation policy; military medicine and medical boards; Department of Veterans Affairs integration and caregiver compensation; research methods and biostatistics; and records and information governance. What You'll Do Serve on the quarterly technical review board, assessing program performance, methodology, and risk. Provide independent methodology review of Quality Assurance Program sampling design, inter-rater agreement testing, and every published Service-level comparison before it reaches the Government. Review the Disability Annual Report, triennial inspection products, and other externally visible deliverables for analytic soundness and defensibility prior to delivery. Advise on impact assessments arising from new or amended federal law, Military Department regulation, Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs policy, and court or board decisions affecting DES and the Special Compensation for Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (SCAADL) program. Provide surge advisory support on Personnel Legislation Reviews, qualitative and scientific studies, and special analyses within the discipline of the assigned seat. Respond to on-call advisory requests within three business days. Contribute findings to the program's corrective action process, tracked to closure by the Program Manager. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree, medical degree, or professional licensure preferred depending on the assigned seat. Experience 10+ years of directly relevant senior experience in the discipline of the assigned seat. Recognized subject-matter authority in one of the following: disability evaluation policy and board operations; military medicine and medical evaluation boards; Department of Veterans Affairs integration and caregiver compensation; research methods and biostatistics; or records and information governance. Prior service at the Office of the Secretary of Defense, a Military Department headquarters, a Defense Health Agency directorate, or a Department of Veterans Affairs program office is strongly preferred; prior service on governance, advisory, peer review, or standards body is preferred. Experience providing independent reviews of analytic or policy products prior to release is preferred. Technical Skills Ability to evaluate sampling design, statistical method, and data lineage well enough to identify a finding that would not withstand external challenge. Working familiarity with the governing DES and SCAADL issuances applicable to the assigned seat. Soft Skills Willingness to deliver an unwelcome finding before a product reaches the Government. Clear written communication suited to a senior government audience. Availability for scheduled quarterly reviews and on-call response within three business days. Status: Contingency – This position is contingent upon contract award and successful completion of a favorable Tier 1 background investigation and issuance of a Common Access Card prior to performing work. Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 (based on experience) Montcure, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, integrity, and mission-driven excellence. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.