Regulatory Affairs Analyst

FACS; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick hours + 13 paid hols

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision and Rx

403(b) Matching Program

Pension Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Domestic Partner Coverage

Job summary

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) seeks a Regulatory Affairs Analyst to support regulatory policy efforts in Washington, DC. The role is hybrid, with three days in the DC office and two days remote, reporting to the Chief of Regulatory Affairs.

The position involves monitoring regulatory changes, supporting various committees, and engaging with federal payers. The anticipated salary range is $84,000–$92,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with policy/regulatory affairs is strongly preferred.
• Strong writing skills with ability to summarize complex regulations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist Chief of Regulatory Affairs in monitoring regulatory developments.
• Support staff for the General Surgery Coding & Reimbursement Committee and RUC.
• Provide advocacy staff support with third-party payers and federal agencies.

Skills

Strong writing

Policy advocacy

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in health policy

Job description

The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is a professional and educational organization of surgeons that was founded in 1913 to raise the standards of surgical practice and improve the quality of care for surgical patients. The College is dedicated to the ethical and competent practice of surgery. Its achievements have significantly influenced the course of scientific surgery in America and have established it as an important advocate for all surgical patients. The College has more than 95,000 members and is the largest organization of surgeons in the world. For more information, visit www.facs.org.

Our Mission

The American College of Surgeons is dedicated to improving the care of the surgical patient and safeguarding standards of care in an optimal and ethical practice environment.

Our Vision

To create a healthcare landscape where surgeons thrive and every patient has access to and benefits from the highest standards of surgical care, driven by innovation, education, leadership, and trust.

Summary

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

This exempt position will report to the Chief of Regulatory Affairs in the Division of Advocacy and Health Policy. It is based in our DC office and is a hybrid role: 3 days per week in the office/2 days per week remote.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $84,000 - $92,000 (commensurate with related experience).

Key Responsibilities

• Prepares written reports and other material as directed and responds to inquiries about payment policies and other regulatory matters.
• Monitors, analyzes, and assists in developing ACS responses to payment systems, third-party payer, and regulatory proposals of interest to surgery.
• Provides staff support to committees and related functions that are supported by the department.
• Develops relationships with other healthcare organizations and the federal government.
• Attends evening conference calls (1-2/month) and travels once or twice per quarter (involving some weekend time).

Required Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required; master’s degree in health policy preferred.
• At least 3-5 years of related experience at a medical society, trade association, government agency, consulting firm, law firm, etc. strongly preferred.
• Experience with commercial payer policy or advocacy preferred.
• Familiarity with CPT coding, the RUC process, and the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule preferred.
• Strong writing skills with the ability to turn complex regulations into clear, concise summaries.
• Ability to multi-task, managing multiple deadlines and staffing several committees at once.
• Comfortable working with physician volunteers and senior leaders.
• Interest in AI policy and health technology regulation.

Comprehensive Benefits

We’re committed to attracting and retaining top talent via valuable benefits!

• Vacation, personal, and sick hours including 13 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical—comprehensive coverage through BlueCross BlueShield
• Dental, Vision, and Prescription drug program
• 403(b) Matching Program
• Pension Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Domestic Partner Coverage

The American College of Surgeons is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to [e-mail] or call [phone] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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