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Regulatory Writing Expert
Location
Maryland
Posted
8 days ago
Salary
$102.4K - $117.8K / year
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Regulatory Writing Expert
Ripple Effect Communications
• 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.
Job Requirements
- 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
- 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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