Director, Policy

Job Title: Director, Policy 

Department: Regulatory

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. The Director of Policy will monitor and analyze legislative and regulatory developments, translate policy and regulatory changes into actionable opportunities for Unite Us and its partners, and support government agencies and community-based organizations in implementing new initiatives. This role will also help position Unite Us as a trusted thought leader in the SDoH and health technology space by advancing policy narratives that promote holistic well-being, cross-sector collaboration, and sustainable funding models.

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.
• Support the development of advocacy language and messaging to be used in regulatory comments, external communications, and partner-facing materials.
• 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.

You’re a great fit for this role if:

• 10+ years of work experience in a related field and industry, including experience working with government agencies
• Background in federal and state regulatory analysis as well as public policy, the healthcare industry, and/or a related field
• Experience with tracking and summarizing regulatory, programmatic and/or funding opportunities at state and federal levels

Our Mission:

Unite Us’ mission is to unlock the potential of every community. Our co-founders started Unite Us in 2013 to serve the people they served with. They witnessed firsthand the barriers and inefficiencies in trying to navigate health and social services, and set out to improve that experience for veterans and their families. Unite Us quickly expanded to serving all people who need connections to care across our country. Through Unite Us’ national network and software, community-based organizations, government agencies, and healthcare organizations are all connected to better collaborate to meet the needs of the individuals in their communities. We drive the collaboration to predict, deliver, and pay for services that impact whole-person health. If you want to do well and do good, join Unite Us.

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

As part of this work at home job, we will provide you with all the necessary equipment to perform your duties, including a computer, mouse, keyboard as well as other items on our approved list of WFH supplies.

Unite Us is committed to building a diverse team and fostering an inclusive culture, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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 [email protected] to request an accommodation.

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