Who We Are
United States of Care (USofCare) is a non-partisan non-profit organization on a mission to ensure that
everyone has access to quality, affordable health care regardless of health status, social need, or
income. We champion fair and commonsense policy changes to meet people’s urgent needs: the
certainty that their health care will be affordable, that their coverage will be dependable and there
when they need it, that their health care is personalized, and that the system is easy to understand and
navigate.
In order to achieve our people-centered mission, USofCare has developed highly intentional
organizational values and we are committed to building a diverse team at all levels of our organization,
cultivating an inclusive culture, and engaging with people who bring different perspectives and lived
experiences to our efforts. Our values are how we work internally and externally, what we hold up and
celebrate, and what we are constantly striving for and aspiring to be as an organization. View our values
at unitedstatesofcare.org/who-we-are.
In building our team, at every level we value and prioritize inclusion and diverse perspectives. Seeking
unity over uniformity, we pay attention to the diverse interests, abilities, needs and backgrounds of
every employee and strive to create an environment where everyone is heard and feels that they
belong. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and communities to apply to join
our growing team.
Position Overview and Responsibilities
United States of Care (USofCare) is seeking a Federal Policy Manager. This is a full time, salary position.
The Federal Policy Manager works in close collaboration with the Director of Federal Policy to develop,
support, and execute USofCare’s people-centered federal policy priorities aligned with findings from our
listening research, advocacy efforts and campaign initiatives from states, and our organizational theory
of change to build a “state-to-federal pipeline” for policy uptake at the federal level.
The Federal Policy Manager will take on substantive policy research, evaluation and analysis of federal
legislation, regulations, and other policy documents, and assist in developing written comments, policy
or bill summaries, policy memoranda, and other communications materials related to USofCare’s policy
work. They will own and grow external relationships in order to further USofCare’s policy agenda,
serving as a liaison with external partners and represent USofCare and USofCare’s policy positions in
external meetings. They must be familiar with federal health care policy issues, and must have
experience with policies related to Medicare, Medicaid and CHIP, or the Affordable Care Act.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you must have a strong commitment to ensuring everyone has access to
quality, affordable health care, and have a dedication to operating in a diverse, bipartisan, learning
atmosphere that explores multiple policy solutions to achieve our mission. You are willing to respect
different points of view, and are committed to applying an equity lens and prioritizing diversity, equity,
and inclusion principles in all your work. You are entrepreneurial, collaborative, and passionate about
developing and advancing health care policies that reflect the needs of people and address inequities in
our health care system.
You have strong analytical, writing, editing, verbal, organizational, and presentation skills. You pay
excellent attention to detail. You should be comfortable in a fast-paced environment where tasks,
priorities, and deadlines can change quickly, and are willing to pitch in on other duties as assigned. You
have a passion for learning, understanding, and exploring new ideas, and have demonstrated ability to
work independently on assignments and projects and use sound judgement and critical thinking skills.
You are not afraid to ask questions, speak up, and be an active and engaged member of our team. You
value collaboration and can work effectively across teams and departments within the organization, and
are able to build and maintain positive, professional relationships with a wide range of colleagues and
stakeholders. You embrace uncertainty, take informed risks, step out of your comfort zone, and are able
to use an organization’s collective intelligence to solve problems and weigh outcomes.
Required:
● Four or more years of health policy work experience, and specific experience working on a
broad range of health care policy and program areas, including private health insurance,
Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, other public health coverage options, and/or policy areas related
to increasing access to care, promoting health equity, and addressing costs and affordability;
● Bachelor’s degree;
● Strong computer proficiency, specifically with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and
the Google Suite of applications;
● Ability to travel, and work occasional nights and weekends, as necessary;
● Must be located in the DC Metro area.
Work at United States of Care
USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary range for this position is
$70,000-$85,000 annually, depending on experience.
United States of Care offers a very generous benefits package including phone and internet stipends,
medical, dental, vision, life, and long term disability insurance, and a 403b retirement plan with 5%
employer match. USofCare’s paid time off includes accrued sick time, an unlimited vacation policy, paid
parental and medical leave, and office closures throughout the year for holidays and breaks. A full
summary of benefits is available upon request.
This is a full time, at-will position. This position is fully remote, and candidates must be based in the
Washington, DC metro area.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work
in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form
upon hire. United States of Care is unable to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to
employ an applicant.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply at www.usofcare.org/careers and submit your application and
resume to be considered for the position.
The position is open until filled, and the hiring committee will begin screening applications to schedule
first round interviews starting May 4, 2026.
United States of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values a multicultural, diverse working
environment. Applicants of diverse backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged to apply. We prohibit
discrimination of employment, promotion, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment
based on gender, disability, race, age, national origin, color, creed, sexual orientation, sex (including
marital and parental status), gender identity and expression, religion, economic status, ethnic identity, veteran's status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.