Senior State Policy and Project Manager

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 Senior State Policy and Project Manager. This is a full time, salary position with an end date of 10/31/2027. This position will support a USofCare project to turn findings from our “listening” research into actionable policy in 6 states (yet to be determined). The Senior State Policy and Project Manager will be overseen by the Director of State Policy Solutions, and will work in close collaboration with the project team. The Senior State Policy and Project Manager will develop 6 “state profiles” that provide an overview of each state’s landscape, what our listening research tells us people need and want in their health care system, and what policy solutions the state and other stakeholders could pursue. As part of the development of those profiles, the Senior State Policy and Project Manager will conduct background and policy research and will participate in in-person and virtual listening sessions across key states to identify key themes, takeaways, and policy recommendations. The Senior State Policy and Project Manager will also hire and supervise a project assistant, who will provide overall project administrative, coordination, and logistics support for the duration of the project.

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.  

The ideal candidate is 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 must be familiar with current state affairs and a range of health care policy issues, and have experience lobbying or working with and managing contract lobbyists. You have demonstrated familiarity with the role of community engagement and research in developing health policy recommendations. 

You have project management experience, strong analysis, 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. You have a passion for learning, understanding, and exploring new ideas. 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. 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:

• Six or more years of health policy work experience, with vendor and project management experience, and specific experience working on a broad range of health care policy and program areas, including private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP, and/or policy areas related to increasing access to care, cost containment or payment reform, health care delivery, workforce, and health equity; 
• Bachelor’s degree; 
• Strong computer proficiency, specifically with the Google Suite of applications; 
• Ability to travel, and work occasional nights and weekends, as necessary;
• Experience managing others.

Work at United States of Care

USofCare is committed to equity in our compensation policy. The salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000, annually, depending on experience and location. 

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, time-bound position with an end date of 10/31/2027 and is an at-will position. The funding for this position is provided by a limited term grant. This position is fully remote, and requires occasional travel. Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States. 

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.

The position is open until filled, and the hiring committee will begin screening applications to schedule first round interviews starting March 12, 2026.