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How much do policy research director jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for policy research director in the United States is $191,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $135,500.00 and $229,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Policy Research Director vs Policy Analyst?

AspectPolicy Research DirectorPolicy Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's degree in public policy, political science, or related field; extensive experience in policy researchBachelor's or Master's degree in similar fields; entry to mid-level experience in policy analysis
Work EnvironmentLeads research teams, manages projects, and collaborates with senior stakeholdersConducts research, analyzes policies, and prepares reports under supervision
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in government agencies, think tanks, and large NGOs for leadership rolesCommon in government, research institutes, and advocacy groups for analytical roles

The Policy Research Director typically oversees research projects, manages teams, and sets strategic policy directions, requiring more experience and leadership skills. In contrast, the Policy Analyst focuses on conducting research, analyzing policies, and preparing reports. Both roles are essential in policy development but differ mainly in scope, responsibility, and seniority.

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Infographic showing various Policy Research Director job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 67% Full Time, 30% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $191,320 per year, or $92 per hour.
Medical Policy Research Analyst Intern

Medical Policy Research Analyst Intern

Cambia Health Solutions

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site, Remote

Part-time

Posted 14 days ago

Cambia Health Solutions rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 31 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

102nd of 260 rated insurance

Job description

Medical Policy Research Analyst Intern

18 Week Part-Time Internship to start July - September 2026

Remote from WA, OR, ID, or UT

The Medical Policy Research Analyst Intern will primarily identify, appraise, and summarize scientific literature and clinical practice guidelines for the development and implementation of medical policies to be used by Medical Directors, internal clinical staff, and external providers and members. Additionally, the Intern will gain insight into broader projects that may include work on systems for electronic authorizations of medical claims or other on-going projects. The ideal candidate will have interest in learning about evidence-informed health policy and policy development.

As a Medical Policy Research Analyst Intern, you will:

  • Research, critically appraise, and summarize scientific literature and clinical practice guidelines to develop medical policy and clinical practice guidelines.

  • Document all research processes and medical policy decisions including literature searches, research summaries, and procedure code (CPT, HCPCS, etc) changes.

  • Present research and policy recommendations to the Medical Policy Workgroup for approval.

  • Collaborate and communicate across teams to ensure successful medical policy implementation and maintenance processes are completed.

  • Participate in Medical Policy team meetings and issue forums.

  • Additional team duties or projects as assigned or relevant to interests.

Combine your degree with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in Public Health, epidemiology, biostatistics, or other closely related field.

  • Familiarity with anatomy and physiology/disease processes; clinical research methods; medical terminology; and interpretation and application of medical policies.

  • Knowledge of techniques for conducting literature searches, analyzing and interpreting scientific medical literature for quality of study design and reliability of data.

  • Familiarity with factors that go into clinical decision-making (evidence, practice guidelines, etc).

  • Ability to work in a team environment along with the self-motivation to work independently.

  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

  • Strong organization, time management, problem resolution, and analytical skills.

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify problems and recommend actionable solutions.

  • Experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new technology quickly and effectively.

  • Must have a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative grade point average in the current program.

The expected hiring range for an internis$22.00 - $27.00 per hourdepending on skills, experience, education, and training.

About Cambia

Working at Cambia means being part of a purpose-driven, award-winning culture built on trust and innovation anchored in our 100+ year history. Our caring and supportive colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry, innovating together toward sustainable, person-focused health care. Whether we're helping members, lending a hand to a colleague or volunteering in our communities, our compassion, empathy and team spirit always shine through.

Why Join the Cambia Team?

At Cambia, you can:

  • Work alongside diverse teams building cutting-edge solutions to transform health care.
  • Earn a competitive salary and enjoy generous benefits while doing work that changes lives.
  • Grow your career with a company committed to helping you succeed.
  • Give back to your community by participating in Cambia-supported outreach programs.
  • Connect with colleagues who share similar interests and backgrounds through our employee resource groups.

We are happy to offer work from home options for most of our roles. To take advantage of this flexible option, we require employees to have a wired internet connection that is not satellite or cellular and internet service with a minimum upload speed of 5Mb and a minimum download speed of 10 Mb.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer dedicated to a drug and tobacco-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by law. A background check is required.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email CambiaCareers@cambiahealth.com. Information about how Cambia Health Solutions collects, uses, and discloses information is available in our Privacy Policy.

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