Federal Health Policy Manager or Director

Before applying, please take the time to carefully read the job description. Applicants must be based in the Washington, D.C., area, must have the federal policy experience described below, and must submit a resume and cover letter by email to info following the instructions in the job description below. Incomplete applications or candidates who do not have the required experience will not be considered.

This is a terrific opportunity for a former Capitol Hill staffer, or someone who has worked effectively with Capitol Hill staff, who wants to influence health policy and the quality of medical care while working more reasonable hours than are typical of the Hill.

Must have experience working on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, or directly with Hill policy staff. Excellent oral and written communication skills are also required. The successful candidate will have at least 2 years of experience working on Capitol Hill on health issues, preferably with HELP, Finance, Ways and Means, or Energy & Commerce staff, and will have an educational background that includes knowledge of medicine, healthcare, health policy, or public health.

The National Center for Health Research (NCHR) has a national reputation for influencing healthcare quality, patient safety, and the use of scientific evidence in policy decisions to prevent and treat the health problems that affect our lives. The Health Policy Manager or Director will work with Capitol Hill staff and federal agency officials to shape how research evidence informs laws and regulations, federal agency decision-making, and public understanding of the impact of federal programs and policies on the quality of healthcare in the U.S.

NCHR is a nonprofit public health think tank that conducts research; analyzes evidence; works with experts nationwide as well as patient advocates; and explains the implications and ramifications of health‑related policies to policymakers and their staff, the media, and the public. We do not accept funding from pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, chemical companies, or companies with financial interest in our work.

For more information about our Center’s policy work, see the “Speaking Out,” “We’re in the News,” and Research sections of (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and the Monthly Digests listed in our “About Us” section.

Our office is in Washington, DC, facing Farragut Square, convenient to red, orange, blue, and silver metro lines. We all work in the office 2 days/week, usually Tuesdays and Thursdays, and remote M, W, and

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Excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience and relevant skills, with a starting salary ranging from $75,000-$140,000.