Regulatory Affairs Manager

May 28, 2026

<div class="WordSection1"> Position: Regulatory Affairs Manager Reports To: Senior Manager, Federal Government Affair Senior Manager, State Government Affairs Department: Policy & Government Affairs <h1 style="margin: 0.85pt 0in 0in 5.05pt; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">SupervisoryRole: No</h1> Compensation Range: $88,000 – $100,000 Location: Remote, U.S. FLSAStatus: Full-Time, Exempt <h1 style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 5.05pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">POSITION OVERVIEW</h1> The Regulatory Affairs Manager advances the work of Changent to strengthen the systems and partnerships that support maternal, infant, and early childhood health. The position focuses on federal program implementation and regulatory analysis tied to initiatives, such as the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program and the Family First Prevention Services Act. The Regulatory Affairs Manager works with government agencies and implementing partners to apply federal guidance and monitor funding opportunities. The role also analyzes regulatory developments and prepares insights that inform engagement strategies and organizational decision-making. <h1 style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 5.05pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES</h1> 35% |FederalProgram Implementation & Compliance <ul style="margin-top: 2.35pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 2.35pt 26.55pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Develop and maintain compliance structures and tools that support organizational and network compliance with MIECHV, FFPSA, and other federal programs.</li> <li style="margin: 0.7pt 26.55pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Coordinate across departments to maintain alignment with federal requirements for data collection, reporting, and documentation.</li> <li style="margin: 0.75pt 49.8pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Develop compliance communications for state agencies and implementing partners incoordination with relevant internal teams.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 34.45pt 0in 6.8px; line-height: 112%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Manage day-to-day regulatory and compliance activities related to MIECHV and other federal program implementation.</li> <li style="line-height: 11.95pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Draft internal decision memoranda, briefing materials, and recommend</li> </ul> organizational positions for Senior Manager review. <ul style="margin-top: 1.6pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 1.6pt 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Conduct regulatory analysis and write recommendations related to regulatory policy.</li> <li style="margin: 0.85pt 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Support other program-related objectives for the department and the organization.</li> </ul> <h1 style="text-align: justify; margin: 0in 0in 0in 5.05pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">30%|Regulatory Monitoring & Analysis</h1> <ul style="margin-top: 2.35pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 2.35pt 0.25in 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Track, interpret, and evaluate federal regulations, guidance, and rulemaking affecting MIECHV and other HHS-administered funding used by Changent programs.</li> <li style="margin: 0.75pt 34.45pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 109%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Monitor and analyze regulatory developments affecting early childhood programs, maternal and child health, family mental health, and evidence-based home visiting.</li> </ul> </div> <div class="WordSection2"> <ul style="margin-top: 2.75pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 2.75pt 0.25in 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Analyze how regulatory changes may affect service delivery, identifying emerging issues, risks, and opportunities related to sustainability, growth, and program impact.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 49.8pt 0in 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Prepare technical analyses, internal summaries and synopses, and briefing materials to support organizational decision-making and leadership review.</li> <li style="margin: 1.35pt 13.1pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 101%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Draft the organization’s formal responses to Federal Register notices and regulatory proposals in collaboration with the Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs.</li> <li style="margin: 1.35pt 22.5pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Identify and communicate emerging regulatory issues and offer recommendati ons to address risks and opportunities.</li> <li style="margin: 0.75pt 0.25in 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Track and report on regulatory compliance metrics and implementation milestones to support departmental KPI monitoring.</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin: 0in 22.5pt 0in 5.05pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">20% |Strategic Stakeholder Engagement Relationship Management</h1> <ul style="margin-top: 2.35pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 2.35pt 57pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Serve as a technical point of contact for federal agencies and select external partners, supporti ng federal engagement and advocacy efforts.</li> <li style="margin: 0.75pt 34.45pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Maintain and build relationships with federal agency contacts at HRSA, ACF, and other federally funded initiatives.</li> <li style="margin: 0.8pt 49.8pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Represent the organization with nationwide stakeholders and workgroups to advance shared regulatory priorities.</li> <li style="margin: 0.8pt 13.1pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Develop guidance for government agencies and implementing partners to support understanding and application of federal regulatory requirements.</li> <li style="margin: 0.05pt 20.6pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 112%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Respond to implementing partner inquiries regarding federal regulatory compliance in coordination with the Network Management team.</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin: 0in 22.5pt 0in 5.05pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">15%|Internal Compliance Integration and Accountability</h1> <ul style="margin-top: 3.1pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 3.1pt 57pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Facilitate timelines, deliverables, and communication across Changent departments to maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational standards.</li> <li style="margin: 0.75pt 26.55pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Serve as liaison between PGA and Information Services (IS) to align with federal and state data and reporting requirements.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Represent the team on the internal Data Governance Committee.</li> <li style="margin: 1.6pt 62.7pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Coordinate with Changent program leads and other departments on timely submission of federally required model-specific updates.</li> <li style="margin: 0.05pt 80.25pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 112%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Track Changent contracts with state agencies and monitor progress to ensure organizational accountability for deliverables.</li> <li style="line-height: 11.95pt; margin: 0in 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proactively identify opportunities to improve internal coordination, regulatory</li> </ul> response, and compliance processes. <h1 style="margin: 0in 22.5pt 0in 5.05pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE</h1> Required Qualifications <ul style="margin-top: 2.2pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 2.2pt 35.5pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 101%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Public Health, or a related</li> </ul> field. <ul style="margin-top: 2.35pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 2.35pt 13.1pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Minimum of five years of experience in government, nonprofit administration, or public policy.</li> </ul> </div> <ul style="margin-top: 2.75pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt;"> <li style="margin: 2.75pt 22.5pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Knowledge of federal and state laws, processes, rules, and regulations related to the delivery of maternal and child health services.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 62.7pt 0in 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin: 1.5pt 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability towork ina fast-paced, collaborative environment.</li> <li style="margin: 0.85pt 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to work independently while collaborating across departments and programs.</li> <li style="margin: 1.6pt 34.45pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with project management tools is a plus.</li> <li style="margin: 0.75pt 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Ability to travel up to 15% based on organizational needs.</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin: 0in 22.5pt 0in 5.05pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Preferred Qualifications</h1> <ul style="margin-top: 2.35pt; margin-bottom: 0in;"> <li style="margin: 2.35pt 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Experience drafting federal comment letters, regulatory analyses, or agency guidance.</li> <li style="margin: 2.35pt 57pt 0.0001pt 6.8px; line-height: 106%; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Familiarity with the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting, and evidence- based home visiting programs and stakeholders.</li> <li style="margin: 0.75pt 0in 0in 6.8px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Project management experience.</li> </ul> <h1 style="margin: 0in 22.5pt 0in 5.05pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES</h1> This position reports to the Senior Manager, Federal Government Affairs and does not have any direct reports.

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