Regulatory Writing Expert

Ripple Effect

Regulatory Writing Expert at Ripple Effect leading the drafting and review of CMS federal rules. Collaborating with federal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and quality deliverables.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $102,414 - $117,775 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development, drafting, and review of RFIs, NPRMs, and final rules, including provisions, preamble text, and supporting analyses; collaborate with federal clients to create new regulations and update existing ones; ensure all documentation aligns with agency expectations, statutory authority, and regulatory best practices; and review deliverables to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance.
Lead client-facing discussions on regulatory approach, strategy, risks, and compliance considerations; prepare formal communications, including rulemaking documents and stakeholder materials; translate complex regulatory content into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
Support the full lifecycle of federal rulemaking—including RFIs, NPRMs, and final rules; develop responses to public comments for disposition documents; ensure that stakeholder feedback is effectively represented in final rules.
Contribute to development of regulatory impact analyses (RIA) by synthesizing complex quantitative and qualitative data into actionable insights; support policy and operational decision-making through structured analytical approaches.
Ensure work processes and products are aligned with relevant federal regulations, CMS guidance, and contractual requirements; identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies; ensure deliverables are of the highest quality and meet compliance, audit, and documentation standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s degree in public health, public policy, medicine, nursing, health policy, government, or related field
8+ years of federal regulatory experience, including drafting HHS rules
Additional years of experience may substitute for advanced education
Minimum of 3 years drafting or finalizing HHS regulatory language
Demonstrated experience supporting federal rulemaking processes (e.g., RFIs, NPRMs, final rules)
Strong understanding of the regulatory development lifecycle for federal agencies
Experience contributing to regulatory impact analyses (RIAs)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to simplify complex regulatory language
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and follow instructions precisely
Experience writing CMS rules such as: Physician Fee Schedule (PFS), Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS), Quality Payment Program (QPP) / MIPS, Other ACA-related regulatory provisions
Expertise developing and writing RIAs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ripple Effect rewards our employees for their contributions to our mission in many ways, from competitive pay and exceptional benefits to a range of work/life programs based on your employment classification and personalized preferences.
Ripple Effect is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, political affiliation, or Veteran status.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know by contacting our HR department at HR@rippleeffect.com or your recruiter.
Eligibility for employment will be verified using E-verify.

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Hard Skills & Tools

federal regulatory experiencedrafting HHS rulesregulatory impact analyses (RIA)regulatory development lifecyclewriting CMS rulesPhysician Fee Schedule (PFS)Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS)Quality Payment Program (QPP)MIPSACA-related regulatory provisions

Soft Skills

exceptional written communicationexceptional verbal communicationattention to detailability to work independentlyability to follow instructions preciselycollaborationclient-facing discussionssimplifying complex languageanalytical thinkingrisk identification

Certifications

Master’s degree in public healthMaster’s degree in public policyMaster’s degree in medicineMaster’s degree in nursingMaster’s degree in health policyMaster’s degree in government