Principal – Policy, Analytics

Avalere

Principal in Avalere Health’s Policy practice applying analytics to healthcare policy questions. Helping clients understand market impacts of policy changes through leadership and analytical expertise.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $195,000 - $215,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply sophisticated analytics to real‑world healthcare policy questions
Operate at the intersection of policy expertise, quantitative analysis, and strategic advisory
Help clients understand how policy changes shape markets, payer behavior, and patient access
Serve as the senior engagement lead and primary client contact
Lead executive‑level discussions and present analytic insights to C‑suite and senior leaders
Grow business by identifying opportunities where analytics can deepen policy insight
Lead responses to RFPs and shape new work spanning policy analysis, quantitative modeling, and integrated advisory engagements

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in healthcare policy, analytics, consulting, or related advisory roles
Robust understanding of U.S. and global healthcare market dynamics regarding policy changes
Deep understanding of government payer dynamics (e.g., Medicare, Medicaid)
Demonstrated experience developing and overseeing quantitative models and analyses
Proven success in senior, client‑facing roles with commercial accountability
Strong analytical and structured problem‑solving skills
Ability to bridge policy logic and quantitative insight
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership, collaboration, and mentoring capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

Comp & perks

You will receive a 401K plan with an employer match contribution up to 4% (immediately vested)
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and remote work
Option to work from anywhere across the globe two weeks each year
20 vacation days plus one personal well-being day
Recognise 9 public holidays
Gifted end-of-year holidays
Early Summer Friday finish in June, July, and August
Free counselling through our employee assistance program
Personalized health support
Enhanced maternity, paternity, family leave, and fertility policies
Continuous opportunities to professionally develop with on-demand training, support, and global mobility opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Quantitative ModelingData AnalysisPolicy AnalysisStrategic AdvisoryMarket Dynamics Understanding

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem-SolvingLeadershipCollaborationMentoringCommunication