Date Posted:
June 9, 2026
Position Title:
Health Policy Associate
Office/Company:
AcademyHealth
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-08055
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$70,000–$73,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
An early-to-mid-career professional with experience in federal health policymaking, government relations, or advocacy to serve as a key liaison between our organization and federal health agencies, with a primary focus on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).- Develop policy briefs, issue summaries, and regulatory comments grounded in the latest evidence from health services research.- Experience in federal health policy required, including work on Capitol Hill, within HHS, or at a health policy or advocacy organization. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in public policy, public health, health administration, health services research, or a related field preferred.
Responsibilities:
• - Build and maintain relationships with federal policymakers and staff across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including CMS and NIH.
• - Monitor federal health policy developments, proposed regulations, legislation, and funding opportunities relevant to the organization’s priorities.
• - Translate complex research findings into clear, actionable policy and advocacy materials for diverse audiences.
• - Represent the organization in meetings, coalitions, briefings, and discussions with federal officials and external stakeholders.
• - Support advocacy strategies that advance evidence-based and equitable health policy solutions.
• - Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, researchers, and external partners to align policy priorities and communications.
Qualifications:
• - Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information for policymaker audiences.
• - Ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders across government, research, advocacy, and patient communities.
• - Demonstrated ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced policy environment.
Instructions:
Qualified applicants should submit a resume and analytic writing sample to Human Resources via email: [email protected].
Other:
Equal opportunity employer.: AcademyHealth will provide all applicants for employment and all employees with an equal opportunity regardless of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, disability, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, or place of business or residence.
