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Manager, Policy, Research and Analysis

Washington, DC (901 E)💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-09 → 2026-09-25

Core

Conduct research and analysis to inform and influence public policy regarding substance use prevention and treatment, specifically increasing medication initiation for opioid use disorder.

Role type

Manager, Policy, Research & Analysis

Builds

State and federal policy efforts, peer-reviewed publications, and technical assistance for states

Domain

Public health, behavioral health, and substance use policy

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

policy research, data analysis, team management, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, project coordination, technical assistance, advocacy, publication development

Preferred skills

advanced degree in public health/policy/social work/economics/law, experience in public health or behavioral health fields

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day execution of research objectives and milestones; develop research strategy to advance state policy objectives; manage and oversee daily operations of a policy research and analysis team; collaborate with external partners on research and policy initiatives; advise leadership on strategic direction; manage development of background research and written products; serve as primary reviewer on research publications; present research topics to internal and external audiences; maintain knowledge of evolving substance use policy and research

Seniority

Manager, hands-on leadership with strategic oversight

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