Regulatory Specialist

Washington, District of Columbia, USPosted 14 days ago

Role Overview

American Academy of Family Physicians is hiring a mid-level Regulatory Specialist. This is a full-time hybrid role, based in Washington. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Thank you for your interest in careers at AAFP!

The American Academy of Family Physicians and its chapters proudly represent more than 124,500 family physician, resident, and medical student members. Family physicians play a critical role in improving the health of patients, families, and communities across the United States.

The AAFP is committed to helping family physicians improve the health of Americans by advancing the specialty of family medicine, saving members time, and maximizing the value of membership. Our focus every day is to help family physicians spend more time doing what they do best: providing quality and cost-effective patient care. The AAFP delivers value to its members through each of its strategic priorities.

Summary

HOURS: Monday-Friday (hybrid)

Additional Hours As Required

TRAVEL: Possible 5 days travel per year

LOCATION: Washington, DC

Job Description

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you are at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt, and you are part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP.

Summary Of Responsibilities

The Regulatory Specialist will assist the Senior Manager of Federal Policy and Regulatory Affairs with analyzing federal health policy, tracking federal regulations that affect family medicine, and conduct research and produce written deliverables to support external advocacy activities and internal AAFP governance needs.

Other duties as assigned.

The position will report to the Senior Manager, Federal Policy and Regulatory Affairs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly related and essential to the job or thorough equivalent work experience plus a minimum of two years related work experience. Experience analyzing and tracking federal regulations with an interest in health care policy, or health care policy experience with an interest in federal government. Must possess a solid understanding of federal legislative and regulatory process. In addition, the ability to accomplish multiple priorities, and excellent analytic and writing skills are necessary.

Compensation Salary Range

$63,184.00 - $87,329.00

At the AAFP we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.

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We thank all respondents for their interest in AAFP.

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Is the Regulatory Specialist role at American Academy of Family Physicians remote or in-office?

This is a hybrid role based in Washington. Expect a mix of in-office and remote days, with the specific cadence set by the hiring manager.

What does a Regulatory Specialist at American Academy of Family Physicians earn?

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When was the Regulatory Specialist role at American Academy of Family Physicians posted?

This role was posted on July 10, 2026 (14 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.