Policy Director
CVP (Customer Value Partners) · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead policy development for organ transplantation.
- Liaise with HRSA and key stakeholders.
- Oversee policy product creation and approval.
- Ensure policy is evidence-based, feasible.
- Guide committees on complex policy issues.
About the role
Policy Director
The Policy Director (PD) serves as the senior policy authority and strategic lead for all policy development and committee support activities under the OPTN Policy Process and Committee Support Task Order. The PD is responsible for ensuring that all policy products are evidence-based, operationally feasible, and aligned with HRSA priorities, the National Organ Transplant Act (NOTA), and the OPTN Final Rule.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for OPTN policy development, analysis, and implementation activities.
- Serve as the primary policy liaison to HRSA, OPTN committees, and key stakeholders on all substantive policy matters.
- Oversee the development, review, and approval of policy products, including briefs, proposals, and committee materials.
- Ensure policy recommendations are grounded in clinical realities, data availability, and operational impact across the transplant system.
- Guide committees and workgroups through complex policy issues, supporting clear decision-making and consensus development.
- Identify policy risks, dependencies, and implementation considerations, and coordinate mitigation strategies with project leadership.
- Ensure consistency, accuracy, and traceability across all policy outputs and alignment with federal expectations.
- Collaborate with analytic, operational, and technical teams to ensure policy proposals are feasible and informed by available data and system constraints.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in public policy, health policy, healthcare administration, law, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in health policy, regulatory oversight, or healthcare program leadership.
- Demonstrated experience supporting federal healthcare programs, ideally within HRSA, HHS, or OPTN-related environments.
- Deep knowledge of organ procurement and transplantation policy, governance, and regulatory frameworks preferred.
- Experience working with multi-stakeholder committees, including clinicians, federal partners, and public representatives.
- Proven ability to translate complex clinical, regulatory, and data inputs into clear, actionable policy recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience with OPTN policy development processes, committees, or related activities.
- Familiarity with transplant data systems, including limitations and appropriate use in policy development.
- Experience navigating high-visibility, high-scrutiny policy environments.
About CVP:
CVP is an award-winning healthcare and next-gen technology and consulting services firm solving critical problems for healthcare, national security, and public sector clients. We help organizations achieve lasting transformation. CVP is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to actively recruiting individuals and providing advancement opportunities based on merit and legitimate job qualifications. We ensure that all associates receive equal opportunities based on their personal qualifications and job requirements. CVP strictly prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment. At CVP, we cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all associates. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally.
Key skills/competency:
- Policy Development
- Strategic Leadership
- Health Policy
- Regulatory Oversight
- Healthcare Program Leadership
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Federal Healthcare Programs
- Organ Transplantation
- Public Policy Analysis
- Committee Support
Skills & topics
- Policy Director
- Health Policy
- Public Policy
- Healthcare Administration
- Law
- Organ Transplantation
- HRSA
- OPTN
- Federal Programs
- Regulatory Affairs
- Strategic Leadership
- Program Management
- Consulting
- Advanced Degree
- 10+ Years Experience
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your advanced degree and 10+ years of health policy experience, emphasizing any work with federal healthcare programs or OPTN.
- Craft a strong cover letter: Clearly articulate your deep knowledge of organ procurement and transplantation policy and your ability to translate complex inputs into actionable recommendations.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your experience guiding multi-stakeholder committees and navigating high-scrutiny policy environments, showcasing your strategic leadership.
- Research CVP: Understand their mission in healthcare consulting and their commitment to fostering fairness and professional growth.
Technical preparation
Review NOTA and OPTN Final Rule.,Study transplant data system uses.,Analyze federal healthcare program structures.,Familiarize with policy proposal best practices.
Behavioral questions
Describe leading complex policy initiatives.,How do you ensure policy feasibility?,Share experience guiding diverse committees.,How do you handle high-scrutiny policy environments?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Policy Director role at CVP?
- The Policy Director at CVP will serve as the senior policy authority and strategic lead for all policy development and committee support activities related to the OPTN Policy Process, ensuring all policy products are evidence-based, operationally feasible, and aligned with key priorities and regulations.
- What qualifications are essential for the Policy Director position at CVP?
- Essential qualifications include an advanced degree in a relevant field (public policy, health policy, law, etc.), over 10 years of experience in health policy or healthcare program leadership, and demonstrated experience supporting federal healthcare programs. Knowledge of organ transplantation policy is highly preferred.
- How does CVP approach workplace culture and employee growth?
- CVP cultivates a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect. They are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone can grow both personally and professionally, offering equal opportunities based on merit and job requirements.
- What is the significance of HRSA and OPTN in this Policy Director role?
- HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration) and OPTN (Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network) are central to this role. The Policy Director must ensure alignment with HRSA priorities, NOTA, and the OPTN Final Rule, and act as a primary policy liaison to HRSA and OPTN committees.
- Does CVP prefer candidates with direct experience in organ transplantation policy?
- Yes, deep knowledge of organ procurement and transplantation policy, governance, and regulatory frameworks is preferred. Direct experience with OPTN policy development processes and committees is also a preferred qualification, indicating a strong advantage for candidates with this background.