Director of Federal Policy

United States of Care (USofCare)

United States of Care (USofCare) is a non-partisan nonprofit on a mission to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income. At USofCare, we envision an equitable, easy-to-navigate health care system that provides all people with dependable, personalized coverage throughout life’s changes, and we have the approach and data to ensure that this future is possible.

In order to achieve our people-centered mission, USofCare has developed highly intentional organizational values and is committed to building a diverse team at all levels of our organization, cultivating an inclusive culture, and engaging with people who bring different perspectives and lived experiences to our efforts. We strive to pursue unity over uniformity and listen closely to the unique interests, abilities, needs, and backgrounds of every employee. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply to join our growing team.

For more information about USofCare, please visit unitedstatesofcare.org.

The Opportunity

USofCare is seeking a Director of Federal Policy to join our team of passionate, adaptable, accountable, innovative problem-solvers dedicated to making our health care system better for all people. This position reports to the Senior Director of Policy and External Affairs.

The Director of Federal Policy leads the federal policy vision, strategy, and portfolio of issues for the organization’s advocacy work within Congress, the Administration, and other national stakeholders. The Director publicly represents USofCare’s federal policy and advocacy work to external audiences, including federal lawmakers, regulators, media, and partners.

The Director works with senior leaders and staff across the organization to develop and execute on the organization’s federal policy agenda. The Director will work with a high degree of independence to chart out federal policy positioning for the organization across an array of issue areas, including coverage, value-based care and payment reform, maternal and child health, and affordability and pricing across the health care system (e.g., hospital consolidation, enhanced premium tax credits, etc.).

USofCare’s policy vision and agenda is propelled by insights garnered from the organization’s community engagement and listening research and reforms taking shape at the state level. The Director charts out the organization’s federal policy record, assesses opportunities for influencing legislation and regulation, analyzes policy proposals, and (with support from the broader team) drafts legislative text for Hill audiences, regulatory comments, and offers Technical Assistance (TA) to federal policymakers.

The Director leads research and development of internal and external analyses, memos, presentations, blogs, fact sheets, and other briefing documents, comment letters, and other public content, often in coordination with state policy affairs staff from the organization.

As an organization that focuses on building and maintaining strategic partnerships and coalitions, the Director plays an integral role in building and sustaining meaningful partnerships with key allies and stakeholders across the national policy and advocacy landscape, as well as with current and potential funders, and will represent the organization at various stakeholder tables and meetings.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal Director candidate is deeply steeped in federal health care policy and brings a record of prior policymaking success with experience having done this work in the legislative and/or executive branches of the federal government. The Director is adept at making connections across the organization, integrating findings from listening research and state advocacy campaigns into the federal policy vision and agenda.

The Director identifies trends, best practices, opportunities, and solutions that help achieve organizational goals. The ideal Director candidate models the highest standards of integrity and communication both internally with teams and externally with partners and funders. The Director is highly self-motivated and creative, with the ability to work in a start-up atmosphere with evolving priorities and is willing to pitch in on other duties as needed.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a strong commitment to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care.
• Dedicate yourself to operating in a diverse, bipartisan, learning atmosphere that explores multiple policy solutions to achieve our mission.
• Respect different points of view and apply an equity lens while prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all your work.
• Possess at least 10 years of professional experience in federal health care policy, including legislative or executive branch roles, think tanks, advocacy organizations, or associations.
• Have deep knowledge of federal, state, and private health insurance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP, and the Affordable Care Act.
• Demonstrate keen political sensibilities and analytic/policy skills with an ability to “see the bigger picture.”
• Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Work independently, exercise sound judgment, and use critical thinking skills.
• Showcase meticulous attention to detail, proofreading skills, and the ability to handle multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Remain flexible and enthusiastic about working in a startup environment.

Work at United States of Care

USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $140,000 annually, depending on experience and location.

United States of Care offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 403b retirement plan with match, and flexible paid time off. A full summary of benefits is available upon request.

This position is full-time and fully remote. While candidates may be located anywhere in the United States, applicants in the DC Metropolitan area are preferred. The ability to attend occasional in-person events downtown on the Hill is highly desirable.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. United States of Care cannot sponsor immigration cases.

Application Process

The position is open until filled, and the hiring committee will begin reviewing applications on 12/09/2024.

Applicants should apply directly on our website: Apply Here