Senior Program/Policy Specialist/Analyst (CBMA)
National Education AssociationWashington, District of Columbia, United States
Posted February 26, 2026
102062 - 158178 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization, is committed to advancing the cause of public education. NEA's 3 million members work at every level of education—from pre-school to university graduate programs. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.
Job Description
The Senior Program/Policy Specialist/Analyst position supports the NEA's strategic objective to promote public education by providing expertise in collective bargaining and compensation analysis. The role involves researching and developing new compensation models, providing technical assistance to affiliates, and monitoring trends in education employee collective bargaining and compensation.
Requirements
- Master's degree in labor relations or a related field
- Five years of experience as a primary spokesperson and/or chief collective bargaining negotiator
- Experience in collective bargaining or labor relations advocacy
- Expert knowledge of collective bargaining agreements and trends
- Familiarity with compensation issues and trends
- Proficient in using MS Excel or other database software
- Frequent travel required (20-25 overnights per year)
- Ability to occasionally work extended hours on evenings and weekends
