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How much do remote policy analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote policy analyst in Iowa is $94,818.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,000.00 and $109,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote policy analyst?

Remote policy analysts are professionals who research, evaluate, and develop policies for organizations or government agencies while working from a remote location. They analyze data, monitor legislative changes, and prepare reports to help decision-makers understand the potential impact of proposed policies. Remote policy analysts often collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders through virtual meetings, emails, and digital platforms. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and research skills, as well as proficiency with digital tools for remote work.

What does a remote policy analyst do?

As a remote policy analyst, you examine existing policies and assist with the creation of new legislation and programs, all while working from home. You may be asked to monitor political events, collect data on policy decisions, review policy research, forecast political, social, and economic trends, analyze information, evaluate public policies, and provide insight on your findings. Your duties may require you to create databases to organize and assess the information accurately. A policy analyst may communicate with the media and political leaders to educate and provide guidance on current and future public policies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote policy analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Remote Policy Analyst, you need strong research, analytical, and writing skills, often supported by a degree in public policy, political science, or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis tools, policy tracking software, and platforms like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace is typically expected. Excellent communication, critical thinking, and self-motivation are valuable soft skills for collaborating virtually and managing independent work. These competencies are crucial for producing accurate policy recommendations, meeting deadlines, and effectively supporting decision-makers from a remote environment.

How do remote policy analysts typically collaborate with stakeholders and team members when working from different locations?

Remote Policy Analysts regularly use digital collaboration tools such as video conferencing, shared documents, and project management platforms to coordinate with colleagues, stakeholders, and clients. Clear communication and proactive scheduling of virtual meetings are essential to ensure everyone stays aligned and informed. Despite working remotely, analysts often participate in cross-functional teams, contribute to group research projects, and present findings to diverse audiences. Building strong digital relationships and being responsive to feedback are key to successful collaboration in this role.
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Senior Application Analyst, Epic Resolute Professional Billing

The University Of Iowa

Iowa City, IA • On-site, Remote

$70K/yr

Full-time

PTO

Posted 9 days ago

University Of Iowa rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

464th of 629 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Position Summary: 

Provide technical leadership, direction, and technical support for the development, configuration, implementation and ongoing maintenance of Epic System software related to Epic Resolute Professional Billing. This position includes working with Project Management groups, key stakeholders, vendors, contactors, and end users regularly.

This position is eligible for remote work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.  

Position Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with application owners to identify critical functional requirements for new or revised applications Obtain and maintain required certification(s)

  • Recommend technical design and procedures for new or revised applications.

  • Configure and customize applications.

  • May write program code or scripts

  • Review the application build for efficiency, completeness and correctness.

  • Perform unit and integrated testing,

  • Develop and maintain testing scripts for execution during special updates and system upgrade cycles.

  • Review and analyze system problems to identify solutions and/or make appropriate referrals.

  • Carry a pager and provide after-hours support as required and requested.

  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans associated with system development, deployment, and ongoing support.

  • Develop and maintain documentation to ensure recovery capability, as well as satisfactory and stable performance of the platform(s) and all applications and processes.

  • Document system procedure and guidelines for users, as well as programs and program modifications.

  • May train users one-on-one or in small group sessions.

  • Develop and maintain downtime workflows and procedures

  • Provides direction, assignments, feedback, coaching, and counseling to junior staff to assure outcomes are achieved.
  • Pay Grade: 5B  https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/professional-and-scientific-pay-structure
  • Salary: $70,051 to commensurate - Paygrade 5B
  • The University of Iowa offers a generous benefits package, including 24 days paid vacation per year to start and paid sick leave. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits
  • Percent of Time:  100%
  • Location: 3281 Ridgeway Drive, Coralville, IA
  • Staff Type: Professional & Scientific
  • Type of Position: Regular

Education Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's in Computer Science or MIS or an equivalent combination of education and related application development/support experience.

  • Certification must be obtained within 30 days after the corresponding EPIC class ends. In cases where an employee cannot meet this timeframe, they should work with their supervisor to establish an approved plan for completion.

Required Qualifications:

  • Extensive experience with variety of specific tools and toolkits for development and support of applications

  • Knowledge of and extensive experience with activities, tools and techniques for converting business requirements and logical models into a technical application design.

  • Knowledge of and extensive experience defining, implementing changes to, and supporting a production application.

  • Knowledge of and extensive experience with activities, tasks, practices and deliverables associated with writing and modifying programs that comprise an application system.

  • Knowledge and ability to use and administer the organization's technology practices, standards and procedures.

  • Experience in the development and/or support of applications used by non-technical customers to support and enhance business processes, typically 5-7 years for Senior Developers in leadership roles including experience with programming tools and a comprehensive understanding of database technologies (e.g., Cache, SOL Server)

  • Experience working with end-users to define system requirements and understand 

    business needs.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with technical and non-technical staff.

  • Wearing a pager and providing some 24x7 on-call support.

  • Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.

Desirable Qualifications: 

  • Familiarity with health care revenue cycle practices.

  • Experience with hospital/physician billing systems or physician office management systems.

  • Epic Resolute Professional Billing or related certification is highly desirable.

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly addresses how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. A cover letter is desired as part of the application process. Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.

For additional questions contact Mike Mullinnix at Mike-Mullinnix@uiowa.edu.

Additional Information
  • Classification Title: Senior Application Developer
  • Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
  • Schedule: Full-time
  • Work Modality Options: Remote within Iowa
Compensation
  • Pay Level: 5B
Contact Information
  • Organization: Healthcare
  • Contact Name: Mike Mullinnix
  • Contact Email: Mike-Mullinnix

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