Regulatory/Policy Specialist — Illinois, California, Maryland, or Washington, D.C.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (CNA/NNOC/NNU), the nation’s largest nurses’ union, is looking for a Regulatory/Policy Specialist who can analyze, recommend, and shape health policy, legislation, and regulations. We’re open to considering broad backgrounds and committed to providing support in learning more about health care policy and nursing practice.

Who We Are

We are a worker-led union dedicated to building the collective power of working people. Our members fight for better workplaces, stronger communities, and a society that puts people before profit. We are seeking a Regulatory/Policy Specialist who is passionate about justice to support the union in building worker power, protecting nursing practice, and fighting for quality health care for all.

We welcome candidates from labor, community organizing, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, student movements, political campaigns, and other mission-driven backgrounds.

What We Believe In

• Worker Power: Lasting change happens when workers organize and act collectively to improve their workplaces and communities.
• Social Justice: We believe workplace issues are deeply connected to broader struggles for equity, dignity, and justice.
• Transformative Change: We are committed to building a stronger labor movement capable of creating meaningful change for working people.
• Political Engagement: Workers have the power to fight back against all forms of oppression that impact our lives through collective action and democratic participation.

Responsibilities – (What you’ll do)

• Monitor state legislatures, government agencies, and regulatory bodies for CNA/NNOC/NNU priority legislative and regulatory issues.
• Interpret and assess proposed legislation and government agency regulations for potential impact on health care, registered nurses, and patients.
• Produce written documents on the effects of regulations, legislation, and policy on health care, registered nurses, and patients.
• Develop policy positions, testimony, talking points, and lobbying materials.
• Meet with legislators and legislative staff regarding CNA/NNOC/NNU’s position on proposed legislation.
• Represent CNA/NNOC/NNU before state legislative committees, regulatory agencies, boards, and commissions.
• Prepare reports on regulatory issues and activities for members, leaders, and staff.

Minimum Requirements – (What you’ll bring)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated written and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a position requiring judgment and confidentiality
• Demonstrated commitment to social and economic justice
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience – (Experience that is helpful but not required)

• Juris Doctor degree
• Experience juggling competing demands and changing priorities on a deadline
• Familiarity with state and federal law and regulations related to health care and nursing
• Firsthand experience in legal/regulatory research and drafting effective legislation, regulations, and policies

Compensation

CNA/NNOC/NNU provides a very competitive salary range $111,543 - $129,511 and benefit package including full family and domestic partner coverage, medical, dental, pension and 401(k).

How to Apply:

Please provide the following and submit your application by August 7, 2026.

• A current resume in PDF or Word format reflecting qualifications for this position
• A Letter of Application in PDF or Word format which specifically addresses how accomplishments in your career have prepared you for this position
• Be sure to complete the one-page full application form.
• Through the one-page form you will be asked to upload a writing sample demonstrating strong analytical reasoning and argumentation skills.

CNA/NNOC/NNU is committed to Equal Opportunity and to considering applicants of all ages, races, sexual orientations, national origins, ethnicities, and religions. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and experiences related to our core organizational values and objectives to apply.

All submitted application materials must be the direct, original work of the applicant; the use of generative A.I. tools to write your resume, cover letter, or responses is prohibited to preserve the integrity of our hiring process.