Director, Policy
About the Role
The Director of Policy will be a leader in Unite Us’ policy and regulatory strategy related to government programs, health and social care transformation, and the identification and delivery of services addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDoH). This role will sit at the intersection of policy development, regulatory analysis, and strategic partnerships, ensuring Unite Us both influences and operationalizes evolving federal and state policy landscapes.
What You'll Do
Policy Strategy & Advocacy: Develop and implement comprehensive federal and state policy strategies aligned with Unite Us’ mission, business objectives, and growth goals. Monitor and analyze proposed and final legislation, regulations, and guidance impacting healthcare delivery, payment models, and cross-sector coordination. Lead policy research and analysis, including the development of white papers, policy briefs, position statements, and public comments on proposed regulations. Build and maintain strong relationships with policymakers, government agencies, coalitions, advocacy organizations, and other key stakeholders. Represent Unite Us in policy discussions, public forums, conferences, and external engagements. Support advocacy efforts that advance policies aligned with Unite Us’s platform and customers.
Regulatory Affairs & Translation: Serve as an internal subject matter expert on federal and state regulatory environments related to SDoH, healthcare quality, payment, and reporting requirements. Lead efforts to identify and synthesize regulatory changes affecting screening for and delivery of SDoH-related services. Translate complex policy and regulatory developments into clear guidance for internal teams and external partners, including how Unite Us products can support compliance, implementation, and operational success. Support Unite Us and its partners in understanding and leveraging regulatory flexibilities related to payment, referrals, data sharing, and care coordination. Establish and maintain processes to track, analyze, and communicate regulatory trends across states and regions.
Cross-Functional & External Collaboration: Work closely with Product, Partnerships, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to align policy and regulatory insights with product strategy, go-to-market efforts, and customer needs. Engage with existing and prospective customers and partners to identify policy-driven opportunities and inform Unite Us’s strategic direction. Lead or contribute to internal projects and initiatives that extend beyond assigned regions or policy areas.
Thought Leadership & Market Positioning: Establish Unite Us as a thought leader in the health and social care ecosystem by presenting on policy and regulatory topics related to SDoH and system transformation. Contribute to content development (e.g., blogs, reports, presentations) that elevates Unite Us’s voice in national and state policy conversations. Identify emerging policy and regulatory trends and provide strategic guidance to executive leadership on risks, opportunities, and long-term implications.
Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions
This position is remote, U.S. based. This position may require 5% travel. The target pay range for this role is: $140,000-160,000. This salary range represents our target hiring range for this role. The proposed salary will be dependent on the candidate's skills, experience, and competencies, as well as location. All team members will be required to pass a background check which includes criminal, employment, and education verification.
Benefits Provided by Unite Us
Medical, Dental, and Vision: We offer insurance to team members and eligible partners and dependents, including unlimited virtual mental health and acute medical visits.
Wellness: Mental health benefits, such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness platform subscription, are available to all team members.
Flexible Time Off: Take what you need, including volunteer days and mental health days. We also offer 14 paid, company-wide holidays.
Paid Parental Leave: Adoptive parents are included.
Employee Resource Groups: Join our ERGs to connect and engage with colleagues, like Military Veterans.
Spending Accounts: We offer tax-advantaged health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and commuter benefits.
401(k) + Employer Match: Enjoy matching, immediate vesting and financial wellness resources.
Additional Benefits
Life and AD&D: A company-paid benefit, with the option to purchase additional coverage for yourself and your dependents.
Disability Coverage: Accident Insurance.
Pet Insurance: Provided as part of this work-at-home job.
Company Commitment
We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in race, religion, color, national origin, gender, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, medical conditions, and other characteristics. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability please email us at peopleops@uniteus.com to request an accommodation.