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Local Public Policy Manager

Washington, DC · On-site +1

$190K/yr

Austin, TX; or remote in Texas. Frequent travel is required. Local Public Policy Manager Responsibilities: * Lead, manage, and develop a team of regional local policy managers, setting strategy and ...

Ripple Effect

Policy/Legislative Specialist

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

$92K - $106K/yr

Ripple Effect is seeking an experienced Policy/Legislative Specialist to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This ...

Adfinitas Health

Clinical Recruiter

Hanover, MD · Remote

$60K - $70K/yr

The Clinical Recruiter reports to the Manager of Recruitment and is a remote position. DUTIES AND ... It is Adfinitas Health's policy that all personnel-related decisions are made without regard to ...

Adfinitas Health

Clinical Recruiter

Hanover, MD · Remote

$60K - $70K/yr

The Clinical Recruiter reports to the Manager of Recruitment and is a remote position. DUTIES AND ... It is Adfinitas Health's policy that all personnel-related decisions are made without regard to ...

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How much do remote health policy jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote health policy in Silver Spring, MD is $121,436.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,900.00 and $155,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote health policy?

A Remote Health Policy job involves analyzing, developing, and implementing healthcare policies while working remotely. Professionals in this role research regulations, assess healthcare programs, and provide policy recommendations to organizations, government agencies, or advocacy groups. They may also work on legislative initiatives, compliance strategies, and public health improvements. Strong analytical, communication, and policy expertise are essential for success in this role.

What are the typical responsibilities of a remote health policy professional?

Professionals in Remote Health Policy frequently research and analyze health laws, regulations, and industry trends to inform the development of policy recommendations. They often draft policy briefs, contribute to strategic planning, and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders, all while collaborating virtually with other policy experts, healthcare professionals, and government agencies. Managing multiple projects concurrently and staying updated on regulatory changes is part of the daily routine. This role is intellectually engaging and offers the opportunity to influence public health outcomes on a broad scale.

What skills and qualifications are needed for a remote health policy professional?

To thrive in a Remote Health Policy role, candidates typically need a strong background in public health, healthcare administration, or policy analysis, often supported by an advanced degree such as an MPH or MPP. Familiarity with data analysis tools (like SAS or Excel), policy research databases, and regulatory frameworks is highly beneficial. Excellent written communication, attention to detail, and the ability to synthesize complex information are standout soft skills for this position. These abilities are crucial for developing, evaluating, and advocating for policies that positively impact healthcare systems from a remote setting.

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Infographic showing various Remote Health Policy job openings in Silver Spring, MD as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $121,436 per year, or $58.4 per hour.

Director, Data Analytics (CMS/CMMI) - Remote

UnitedHealth Group

Reston, VA • On-site, Remote

$134K - $230K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

UnitedHealth Group rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

191st of 898 rated healthcare providers

Job description

We'll put you in the driver's seat on vital projects that have strategic importance to our mission of helping people lead healthier lives. Yes, we share a mission that inspires. We need your organizational talents and business discipline to help fuel ours. For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Lewin Group/OptumServe Consulting, a premier national health care and human services consulting and policy analysis firm with 50 years of experience, finds answers and solves problems for leading organizations in the public, non-profit, and private sectors. Seeking a dynamic, goal-oriented Director, Data Analytics to work on health and human services projects requiring intermediate SAS, R, Python, or SQL experience as well as knowledge of statistics and research methodology.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, daylight hours in your time zone
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Independently perform a broad range of quantitative analysis to inform the design, implementation, and evaluation of Medicare and Medicaid payment models
  • Develop strategic working relationships with clients
  • Design payment calculations, conduct financial and trend analysis, calculate quality metrics, and perform fast-paced ad-hoc analysis to quickly address client needs
  • Efficiently query large databases of healthcare claims and eligibility data
  • Apply machine learning, econometrics/statistics, predictive modeling, return-on-investment analysis, simulation, and data visualization methods to support the development of health policy
  • Mentor other staff to develop their technical and analytical problem-solving skills
  • Write detailed specifications and documentation of data processing and analytical steps
  • Write effective and efficient code both independently and under the guidance of project managers using best practice quality control procedures
  • Maintain a consistently high degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
  • Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a project team
  • Help to oversee adoption of artificial intelligence into technical activities

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience using SQL, Python, R or SAS in a research, consulting, or business environment
  • 6+ years of experience working on federal health policy issues, including Medicare and Medicaid value-based payment, working in multiple areas serving as a subject matter expert
  • Experience working with Medicare or Medicaid healthcare claims and enrollment data
  • Experience working with and advising clients
  • Experience in managing personnel
  • Extensive knowledge of healthcare data/payment concepts (e.g., claims data structure/contents, claim types, payment concepts)
  • Experience managing and working directly with teams operating in Snowflake and/or Databricks environments.
  • Experience incorporating AI into technical workflows.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate analyses and findings to clients

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Academic coursework in advanced statistics or econometric modeling
  • Experience supporting multi-year payment model implementation contracts
  • Experience leading statistical analysis to inform health policy
  • Experience with databases having complex structures and relationships, such as the Integrated Data Repository, Chronic Conditions Warehouse, or similar data environment
  • Experience working with Github
  • Familiarity with Medicare payment methodologies

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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