Communications Consultant 3 (CC3/COM)

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Do you thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and creative environment? Do you enjoy developing easy-to-understand content, reports, presentations, and other materials about complex topics? Are you skilled at reviewing and editing materials and content using a Plain Language (plain talk) approach? Then look no further than HCA!

Join our team as a Communications Consultant (CC) 3! In this role, you will write, edit/review, and update various public-facing materials and content for the Strategy, Policy, and Innovation (SPI) Division at the Health Care Authority (HCA). This position develops announcements, materials, and other content for high-profile, statewide efforts like the Universal Health Care Commission, Health Care Cost Transparency Board, health equity, and more. If you are a communications professional with experience in writing for health care, health care policy, and/or health equity, this may be the opportunity for you!

About the division:

The Communications Division (COM) provides external and internal communications support for HCA. This position, which sits in COM, works closely with SPI to support day-to-day communication needs, and ensure messaging is available, clear, consistent, and proactive with audiences. This position also works alongside the Policy Communications Manager to provide strategic communications consultation and planning for SPI on highly visible, multi-agency, legislatively mandated, and statewide efforts.

About the position:

This position serves as a communications consultant within the SPI Division at HCA. SPI leads HCA’s health transformation work, focusing on moving our state toward value-based, whole-person care. SPI also coordinates our agency’s legislative activities to advance Washington State’s and the Governor's health care priorities.

Some of what you will do:

Own, develop/create, maintain, and update materials and content.
Lead specific communications efforts for SPI-related programs and deliverables.
Review and edit agency and division publications and materials.

Required qualifications:

Qualifying candidates will satisfy one of the following criteria options:

Seven (7) years of writing/editing experience or equivalent education/experience.
Associate degree and five (5) years of writing/editing experience or equivalent education/experience.
Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field and three (3) years of writing/editing experience or equivalent education/experience.
Master’s degree in English, communications, journalism, humanities, public relations, or related field and one (1) year of writing/editing experience or equivalent education/experience.

Required competencies:

Proficient skill in the use of various software, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
Demonstrated ability to edit reports, presentations, and other materials and content with close attention to detail, flow and format, repetition, and inconsistencies.
Clearly communicate complex technical information in verbal, written, and other communication forms to a non-technical audience.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach:

A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
Current resume

About HCA: Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

What we have to offer:

Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve.
A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered.
A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
A great total compensation and benefit package.
A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby.
Tuition reimbursement.
And free parking!

Notes:

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.

HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency.

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