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National Alliance for Care at Home

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Director, Policy & Regulatory Affairs

Alexandria, VA

Description

About the Role The Director, Policy & Regulatory Affairs is a key contributor within the Policy, Regulatory, Quality and Compliance function at the Alliance. Reporting to the Vice President, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, you'll be responsible for driving key components of the organization's policy and regulatory priorities, with a primary focus on home health and hospice. This position combines policy leadership, regulatory analysis, and member advisory responsibilities. You'll be expected to independently lead complex policy initiatives, shape regulatory positions, and serve as a subject matter expert internally and externally. Additionally, you'll be required to translate evolving regulatory requirements into actionable guidance for members, while aligning policy work to broader organizational priorities. This position is based in the Washington, DC metro area and eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Candidates must be located (or willing to relocate to) the DC area to support in-person collaboration, stakeholder engagement and events as needed. About the Organization The National Alliance for Care at Home is dedicated to advocating for high-quality, person-centered care delivered at home. The Alliance unifies the home health and hospice sector and influences national policy on issues such as Medicare reimbursement and workforce sustainability.

Requirement

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in public policy, public health, health administration or related field. - 7+ years of experience in health care policy, regulatory affairs, or similar area. - Expertise in healthcare regulatory frameworks, including CMS rulemaking and reimbursement structures. - Advanced degree preferred (MPH, MPA, JD, MSN, etc.). - Experience with home health and/or hospice is strongly preferred. - Clinical background (RN or other licensure strongly preferred). - Direct care delivery experience in home-based settings is a significant advantage. Preferred Skills & Characteristics - Advanced analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information and distill it into educational materials. - Exceptional communication skills, particularly in policy and regulatory contexts, with demonstrated ability to draft high-quality, professional documents including white papers, presentations, and comment letters. - Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently. - Excellent verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to diverse audiences, including C-suite leadership. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build credibility with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to influence without direct authority. - High judgment, discretion, and professionalism, especially when navigating sensitive and confidential matters. - Strong computer and technical skills including experience using Microsoft Office and other products (including SharePoint, Teams, Adobe, Zoom, etc.).

Work Mode

Hybrid

Salary

$140,000 – $160,000/yr

Job Type

Full-time

Requirement

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in public policy, public health, health administration or related field. - 7+ years of experience in health care policy, regulatory affairs, or similar area. - Expertise in healthcare regulatory frameworks, including CMS rulemaking and reimbursement structures. - Advanced degree preferred (MPH, MPA, JD, MSN, etc.). - Experience with home health and/or hospice is strongly preferred. - Clinical background (RN or other licensure strongly preferred). - Direct care delivery experience in home-based settings is a significant advantage. Preferred Skills & Characteristics - Advanced analytical skills and ability to synthesize complex information and distill it into educational materials. - Exceptional communication skills, particularly in policy and regulatory contexts, with demonstrated ability to draft high-quality, professional documents including white papers, presentations, and comment letters. - Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities independently. - Excellent verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to diverse audiences, including C-suite leadership. - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build credibility with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to influence without direct authority. - High judgment, discretion, and professionalism, especially when navigating sensitive and confidential matters. - Strong computer and technical skills including experience using Microsoft Office and other products (including SharePoint, Teams, Adobe, Zoom, etc.).