[Hiring] H.R. 1 Communications Consultant 4 - Project @State of Washington

Role Description

This project position is funded through June 30th, 2027. This is a full-time, remote optional position. Employees will be asked to attend in-person meetings or events based on business needs. All HCA employees are required to be Washington state residents upon their first day of employment.

Under the direction of the Apple Health Communications Manager, this position manages, plans, coordinates, and implements outreach, communications, and marketing for Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) program clients and stakeholders impacted by the House Resolution One (H.R. 1) bill.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, plan, and organize comprehensive H.R. 1-related strategic communications for the statewide Apple Health (Medicaid) program with a focus on external stakeholder and client communications.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance for the development and lifecycle management of Apple Health H.R. 1 communications assets and marketing—including forms, infographics, publications, fact sheets, FAQs, and client correspondence—by establishing content standards, prioritization frameworks, and quality controls to ensure alignment with program goals, regulatory requirements, and the information needs of external stakeholders and clients.
• Provide strategic content for Apple Health Granicus Communications bulletins, announcements, blog posts, social media, text messaging, robo calls, video, press releases, publications, web content, talking points, and more.
• Foster and maintain relationships with the five Apple Health managed care plan communication leads through participation in regular meetings, management of communication and marketing guidelines, and regular content review.
• Direct reviews of managed care plan web pages and publications related to H.R. 1 content to ensure alignment with HCA Apple Health brand guide, style guide, and managed care marketing and information guidelines.
• Manage Apple Health H.R. 1-related statewide communications/outreach plan.
• Manage Apple Health H.R. 1-related program publication processes.

This high-impact role empowers you to lead statewide communication and outreach strategies that guide vulnerable Washington residents through crucial changes to their Apple Health (Medicaid) coverage. You will shape vital messaging, partner with key state agencies and community leaders, and spearhead data-driven campaigns that ensure equitable access and minimize coverage loss during important legislative transitions.

Qualifications

• A strategic communication leader and compassionate advocate who thrives at the intersection of public policy, health care equity, and data-driven outreach.
• Excel at translating complex health regulations into accessible, empathetic messaging that resonates with diverse communities, specifically vulnerable populations across Washington state.
• A natural collaborator, adept at building strong, unified networks with state agencies and grassroots community leaders to amplify critical updates.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to successfully perform writing, editing, and planning at an advanced level in communications, journalism, or related community information/relations positions.
• Demonstrated ability to plan strategically, identify communications needs, and develop goals and comprehensive work plans for achieving those goals.
• Clearly communicate complex technical information verbally and in writing to a non-technical audience, including the application of plain language principles to legally precise documents.
• Knowledge of methods of determining needs for public information and education; methods and techniques of evaluating effectiveness of public relations programs; state government and departmental organization, programs, and functions.
• Excellent writing and proof-reading skills.
• Demonstrated curiosity about and enthusiasm for telling an organization’s story to internal and external audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Apple Health (Medicaid) programs or related public-sector, government, or health services programs.
• Experience in advising top management officials on communications and outreach strategies for programs.
• Experience in selecting effective methods and techniques of disseminating a variety of information.
• Knowledge of other state health care programs, commercial health care insurance, and current health care issues.
• Understanding of health equity principles and how to apply them to communications strategies.
• Experience working with government agencies, health care providers, health care insurers, and/or public/private health care stakeholders/customers.
• Demonstrated ability to use social media and video tools to communicate with multiple audiences.
• Knowledge of human-centered design principles and tactics.
• Ability to work independently and in groups.
• Accreditation in public relations.
• 8 years of demonstrated professional experience in communications, journalism, or related community information/relations positions that include writing, editing, and planning.
• OR a bachelor’s degree in communications or journalism AND four (4) years of work experience in communications or journalism.

Application Directions

To be considered, you must complete the online application in full and submit all required materials. Incomplete applications or applications missing required materials will not be considered. When completing your application, please include the following required materials:

• Cover letter: describing your qualifications for this specific position.
• Resume: that details your applicable experience and education.
• Three (3) professional references: References must be entered directly into the designated references section of your application. We require 3 professional references including at least one current or recent supervisor.

If you meet the required qualifications for this position; we want to hear from you. Desired qualifications describe additional experience, knowledge or skills that may be helpful in the role, but they are not required to be considered for the position. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, identities, and perspectives.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time 40-hour-per-week remote position. You will report to the HCA office located in Olympia, WA for in-person work. Our standard business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with alternative work schedules considered based on business needs. When working in-person, you will work in a shared space, open office environment. In this role you’ll regularly collaborate with colleagues, agency leaders, state and federal partners, and other external partners or customers. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or other business needs. All employees are required to report to our Olympia office on their first and final day of employment.