Who We Are

United States of Care (USofCare) is a non-partisan non-profit organization on a mission to ensure that everyone has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or income. We champion fair and commonsense policy changes to meet people’s urgent needs: the certainty that their health care will be affordable, that their coverage will be dependable and there when they need it, that their health care is personalized, and that the system is easy to understand and navigate.

In order to achieve our people-centered mission, USofCare has developed highly intentional organizational values and we are 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. Our values are how we work internally and externally, what we hold up and celebrate, and what we are constantly striving for and aspiring to be as an organization. View our values at unitedstatesofcare.org/who-we-are.

In building our team, at every level we value and prioritize inclusion and diverse perspectives. Seeking unity over uniformity, we pay attention to the diverse interests, abilities, needs and backgrounds of every employee and strive to create an environment where everyone is heard and feels that they belong. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply to join our growing team.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

United States of Care (USofCare) is seeking a Federal Policy Manager. This is a full time, salary position. The Federal Policy Manager works in close collaboration with the Director of Federal Policy to develop, support, and execute USofCare’s people-centered federal policy priorities aligned with findings from our listening research, advocacy efforts and campaign initiatives from states, and our organizational theory of change to build a “state-to-federal pipeline” for policy uptake at the federal level.

The Federal Policy Manager will take on substantive policy research, evaluation and analysis of federal legislation, regulations, and other policy documents, and assist in developing written comments, policy or bill summaries, policy memoranda, and other communications materials related to USofCare’s policy work. They will own and grow external relationships in order to further USofCare’s policy agenda, serving as a liaison with external partners and represent USofCare and USofCare’s policy positions in external meetings. They must be familiar with federal health care policy issues, and must have experience with policies related to Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP, or the Affordable Care Act.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you must have a strong commitment to ensuring everyone has access to quality, affordable health care, and have a dedication to operating in a diverse, bipartisan, learning atmosphere that explores multiple policy solutions to achieve our mission. You are willing to respect different points of view, and are committed to applying an equity lens and prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion principles in all your work. You are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and passionate about developing and advancing health care policies that reflect the needs of people and address inequities in our health care system.

You have strong analytical, writing, editing, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills. You pay excellent attention to detail. You should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where tasks, priorities, and deadlines can change quickly, and are willing to pitch in on other duties as assigned. You have a passion for learning, understanding, and exploring new ideas, and have demonstrated ability to work independently on assignments and projects and use sound judgement and critical thinking skills. You are not afraid to ask questions, speak up, and be an active and engaged member of our team. You value collaboration and can work effectively across teams and departments within the organization, and are able to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders. You embrace uncertainty, take informed risks, step out of your comfort zone, and are able to use an organization’s collective intelligence to solve problems and weigh outcomes.

Required:

Four or more years of health policy work experience, and specific experience working on a broad range of health care policy and program areas, including private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, other public health coverage options, and/or policy areas related to increasing access to care, promoting health equity, and addressing costs and affordability;
Bachelor’s degree;
Strong computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the Google Suite of applications;
Ability to travel, and work occasional nights and weekends, as necessary;
Must be located in the DC Metro area.

Work at United States of Care

USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary range for this position is $70,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience.

United States of Care offers a very generous benefits package including phone and internet stipends, medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance, and a 403b retirement plan with 5% employer match. USofCare’s paid time off includes accrued sick time, an unlimited vacation policy, paid parental and medical leave, and office closures throughout the year for holidays and breaks. A full summary of benefits is available upon request.

This is a full time, at-will position. This position is fully remote, and candidates must be based in the Washington, DC metro area.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. United States of Care is unable to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ an applicant.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply at www.usofcare.org/careers and submit your application and resume to be considered for the position.

The position is open until filled, and the hiring committee will begin screening applications to schedule first round interviews starting May 4, 2026.

United States of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. We prohibit discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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