Regulatory Affairs Analyst

American College of Surgeons • Washington, DC

16h • $84,000 - $92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs Analyst assists the Chief of Regulatory Affairs in monitoring and developing strategic responses to regulatory developments important to surgeons, including federal payment policy, coding and coverage policy, and AI regulation. The role provides staff support to the General Surgery Coding & Reimbursement Committee and ACS representatives to the AMA/Specialty Society Relative Value Scale Update Committee (RUC), and primary staff support for advocacy with third-party payers.

This exempt position reports to the Chief of Regulatory Affairs in the Division of Advocacy and Health Policy. It is based in the ACS DC office and follows a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office and two days per week remote. The anticipated salary range is $84,000–$92,000, commensurate with related experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Strong writing skills, including the ability to turn complex regulations into clear, concise summaries.
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple deadlines, and staff several committees at once.
• Comfort working with physician volunteers and senior leaders.
• Interest in AI policy and health technology regulation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in health policy.
• At least 3–5 years of related experience at a medical society, trade association, government agency, consulting firm, law firm, or similar organization.
• Experience with commercial payer policy or advocacy.
• Familiarity with CPT coding, the RUC process, and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

Responsibilities

• Prepare written reports and other materials as directed and respond to inquiries about payment policies and other regulatory matters.
• Monitor and analyze payment systems, third-party payer, and regulatory proposals of interest to surgery, and assist in developing ACS responses.
• Provide staff support to committees and related department functions.
• Develop relationships with other healthcare organizations and the federal government.
• Attend evening conference calls (1–2 per month) and travel once or twice per quarter, including some weekend time.

Benefits

• Vacation, personal, and sick hours, including 13 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical coverage through BlueCross BlueShield.
• Dental, vision, and prescription drug program.
• 403(b) matching program.
• Pension plan.
• Flexible Spending Medical/Dependent Care.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• Domestic partner coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level