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Healthcare Policy Analyst

Mclean, VA · On-site

A terminal degree (JD, MD, PhD) or advanced degree in public policy or health sciences field Minimum Education: BS and 3 years related experience. This position will require overnight travel up to ...

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Baltimore, MD

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A PhD Health Policy job typically involves conducting research, analyzing healthcare systems, and developing policies to improve public health outcomes. Professionals in this field work in academia, government agencies, think tanks, or healthcare organizations. Their responsibilities may include evaluating existing policies, advising policymakers, and identifying ways to enhance healthcare access and quality. Many also teach at universities or collaborate with industry leaders to shape healthcare policies.

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To thrive as a PhD Health Policy professional, you need advanced knowledge of health policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and a doctoral degree in health policy or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis software such as Stata, R, or SAS and experience with health policy databases are highly beneficial. Exceptional written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and the ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams set top candidates apart. These skills are vital for evaluating complex health systems, informing policy decisions, and facilitating research that impacts public health outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Phd Health Policy job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Part Time. Highlights an 86% In-person, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $117,469 per year, or $56.5 per hour.

Healthcare Policy Analyst

Mclean, VA • On-site

Mitre
IT Services • 5 - 10K employees

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As a member of MITRE’s Center for Transforming Health, the Healthcare Policy Analyst will provide strategic support to the Department of Health and Human Services and other Federal Civilian Agencies as needed. This position requires significant subject matter expertise in health policy (discerning and identifying implications of policy or regulatory choices, projected outcomes, sector impacts, etc.), public health, health information technology, privacy, and other health-related government initiatives.
Position will require 2 to 3 days at a minimum working at the Woodlawn, MD facility.
Key Functions:
• Providing health care policy thought leadership to MITRE's health care FFRDC
• Assisting CMS (and other federal health agencies) with policy analysis in support of federal health program implementations.
• Overseeing and developing technical products such as research papers, briefing papers, and recommendations for program implementation.
• Working closely with agency staff to provide regulatory advice in support of health program design, implementation and evaluation, including advice to high-ranking members of federal healthcare agencies
• Analyzing HHS policies, processes and health care strategies to facilitate effective MITRE support to HHS
Location:
McLean, VA or Baltimore (Woodlawn), MD
Preferred Qualifications:
• 10 years’ experience in the area of health policy at the federal, state or local level, developing, designing and implementing healthcare policies and programs, and providing healthcare thought leadership
• Expert in, and current working experience working with, policies resulting from the Affordability Care Act (ACA) and other recent legislative actions in the healthcare arena
• A terminal degree (JD, MD, PhD) or advanced degree in public policy or health sciences field
Minimum Education:
BS and 3 years related experience.
This position will require overnight travel up to 10 % of the time as well as some local travel.
Do you meet the above requirements and are interested in learning more about this opportunity? Then apply today or contact us at 571-765-1420 or ashley.tonkinson@MITREcareers.com.
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