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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Classification: Independent Contractor (1099) Project: Diabetes & Cardiovascular Health Program Implementation Support Duration: 9 months Estimated consulting rate: $40/hour, invoiced by contractor in accordance with the terms of the final agreement; BWHI reserves the right to structure final compensation consistent with the final agreement. Estimated Support Hours: Approximately 20–25 hours per week during the contract term. Primary Contact & Project Liaison: EVP, Programs & Advocacy Location: Remote; limited domestic travel may be required. Preference for contractors located in the Eastern Time Zone to facilitate project coordination. ABOUT BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH IMPERATIVE (BWHI) BWHI is the only national organization dedicated solely to solving the most urgent health issues facing Black women and girls. For over 40 years, we have advanced evidence-based programs, informed policy, and translated research to action, working alongside communities and decision-makers to deliver systemic change. Mission: To solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and life-saving policies.

Project Purpose

Black Women’s Health Imperative (“BWHI”) seeks an independent contractor to provide project-based implementation support for selected deliverables related to BWHI’s CDC-funded diabetes programming and its grant-funded cardiovascular health initiative, Protecting Black Women’s Hearts Across Generations. The contractor will provide specialized project management and implementation consulting services focused on defined project deliverables, timelines, and coordination outputs. The contractor will determine the method, sequence, and means of performing the services, subject only to the deliverables, deadlines, and project objectives set forth in this Scope of Work.

Scope of Work:

The contractor will provide project-based consulting services and deliver the following outputs:

• Develop a detailed implementation work plan for agreed grant-supported activities, including key milestones, dependencies, risks, and recommended project checkpoints.
• Provide coordination support for integrating heart and vascular disease education into existing programming, including facilitating defined curriculum working sessions, documenting key decisions, and tracking agreed-upon content revisions.
• Develop a pilot cohort launch package that may include implementation timelines, logistics recommendations, coordination tools, and readiness materials for BWHI’s use.
• Provide planning and coordination support for two webinars, including development of planning timelines, speaker coordination materials, run-of-show documentation, and post-event summary notes, as agreed.
• Provide periodic written project status updates and a final summary of completed deliverables, outstanding items, and recommendations.

Desired Contractor Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, nonprofit management, program management, or related field; MPH preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience managing grant-funded programs or nonprofit initiatives.
• Strong project management and program operations experience.
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder public health or community-based programs.
• Experience managing program timelines, deliverables, and implementation workstreams.
• Strong organizational and administrative coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Relevant Experience

• Experience managing chronic disease or cardiovascular health programs.
• Experience working with health equity-focused or culturally tailored public health programs.
• Experience supporting the implementation of evidence-based programs.
• Experience working with national nonprofit organizations.
• Familiarity with grant compliance and reporting processes.
• PMP or similar project management training is a plus.

Contract Details

• Classification: This is a 1099 independent contractor engagement. The contractor will be responsible for all applicable taxes, insurance, licenses, and business expenses.
• Business Entity: Contractor must be authorized to work in the U.S. and may be required to pass a business entity verification or background check as a condition of engagement
• Insurance Requirements: Contractor is expected to carry and maintain appropriate insurance coverage, including general liability and workers’ compensation (if required by state law), and may be asked to provide a certificate of insurance
• Tools and Resources: Contractor is expected to provide their own equipment, tools, and ordinary business resources unless otherwise specified in writing.
• Benefits: Contractors are not eligible for employee benefits, paid time off, or participation in employee programs.
• Work hours: Estimated 20-25 /week; flexible schedule with expected responsiveness during business hours. Weekly check-ins and status updates required.
• Work Approach: Contractor will determine the method, sequence, and means of performing the services, subject only to agreed deliverables, deadlines, and mutually scheduled meetings.
• Project Coordination: Contractor will participate in periodic check-ins and provide written status updates as outlined in the agreement.
• Travel: Limited domestic travel may be required and, if approved in advance, reimbursed in accordance with contract terms.
• The contractor will determine the manner, means, sequence, and method of performing the services, subject only to the deliverables, deadlines, and project objectives outlined in the agreement.
• Nothing in this posting or any resulting agreement shall be construed to create an employment relationship.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your résumé or capability statement, a brief summary of relevant project experience, and your proposed rate structure or fee proposal.

BWHI is an Equal Employment Employer and contractor partner, committed to equity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at hr_admin@bwhi.org.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=""]Reports To: EVP, Policy & Research Location: Remote with travel required (U.S. Based), preference for candidates based in Washington, D.C. Metro Area Classification: Full-Time, Exempt ABOUT BLACK WOMEN’S HEALTH IMPERATIVE (BWHI) BWHI is the only national organization dedicated solely to solving the most urgent health issues facing Black women and girls. For over 40 years, we have advanced evidence-based programs, informed policy, and translated research to action, working alongside communities and decision-makers to deliver systemic change. Mission: To solve the most critical health issues that Black women and girls face through innovative programs, transformative research, and life-saving policies. Approach: BWHI brings the challenges and disparities affecting Black women and girls to the forefront of national conversation, integrating science, advocacy, and action to eliminate barriers to wellness.

• We Advocate – Advocate for policies that improve health outcomes for Black women and families.
• We Educate and Train – Educate and train the next generation of leaders who will build the Black women’s health movement.
• We Amplify – Amplify the voices of Black women to shift public perception and policies for social change.
• We Mobilize and Engage – Mobilize and engage women and organizations to pursue greater opportunities for gender and racial justice.
• We Promote – Promote evidence and practice-based lifestyle change models that provide strategies for individuals and families to address health inequities.
• We Synthesize, Translate, and Disseminate – Synthesize, translate, and disseminate information and research findings to strengthen the knowledge base on Black women’s health.

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Position Summary

The Black Women's Health Imperative (BWHI) is hiring for a newly created role: Director, State Policy. This integral role leads the implementation of BWHI’s grant-funded policy initiatives focused on Medicaid and 340B Drug Pricing, with an emphasis on addressing state-level disparities that impact Black women and girls. As a member of the Policy & Research team, the Director of State Policy is responsible for leading and advancing key medicaid and 340B related policy activities across target states. This role will lead an intersectional state policy strategy that aligns with BWHI’s strategic priorities in issue areas including maternal health, reproductive justice, HIV, chronic disease, cancer, menopause, and emerging issues such as artificial intelligence in health care. The Director, State Policy serves as BWHI’s subject-matter lead for Medicaid and 340B initiatives, tracking legislation, analyzing trends, translating 340B policy developments into actionable advocacy tools and for state partner coalition building and relationship building with state officials. The role helps translate medicaid and 340B policy and research into actionable, equity-driven recommendations and collaborates closely with internal teams and external partners, including coalitions and advocacy organizations, to ensure BWHI’s policy positions are consistently reflected in legislative, regulatory, and community-based forums. This position serves as a key liaison across BWHI departments, partnering with Programs, Research, and initiatives such as the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition (RDDC) to align policy priorities with programmatic efforts and advocacy activities.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Strategy, Monitoring & Analysis

• Serve as BWHI’s strategic subject-matter policy lead on state-level Medicaid and 340B policy, with responsibility for advancing portfolio priorities and positioning across key states.
• Lead the ongoing identification, analysis, and synthesis of proposed legislation, regulatory actions, and emerging policy trends affecting Black women’s health, and translate findings into actionable advocacy strategies and recommendations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide analysis and guidance by translating complex policy developments into clear, equity-centered insights and actionable recommendations that inform advocacy, leadership decision-making, and external positioning.

Advocacy Leadership & External Representation

• Act as a senior representative and spokesperson for BWHI in state policy environments, including State Houses, legislative offices, regulatory agencies, and high-level advocacy coalition and community forums.
• Build, steward, and leverage strategic relationships with policymakers, agency officials, community leaders, and partner organizations to advance BWHI’s policy priorities and health equity initiatives.
• Provide direction for BWHI’s participation in advocacy campaigns and coalitions aligned to 340B priority states, including coordinating messaging and ensuring alignment of research-informed policy positions and materials to ensure consistency, credibility, and impact.

Cross-Functional Leadership & Organizational Alignment 

• Contribute leadership within the Policy & Research team by facilitating internal briefings, guiding presentation development, and contributing to agency-wide planning and strategic discussions.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to translate Medicaid and 340B policy priorities into action, ensuring alignment BWHI’s organizational strategy, programmatic work, and advocacy efforts.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing & Communications leadership to shape and approve policy briefs, op-eds, public statements, and other materials that disseminate policy insights and strengthen advocacy efforts.

Strategic Project Management & Grant Oversight

• Oversee key deliverables, timelines, reporting, and documentation related to grant activities; reporting to the EVP and in working in close collaboration with Senior Director of Policy to ensure milestones are achieved and risks are proactively managed.
• Provide oversight of Medicaid and 340B grant-funded initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, funder expectations, and long-term policy goals.
• Lead the planning and execution of state-based outreach, convenings, and stakeholder engagements related to Medicaid and 340B reform.
• Participate in strategic discussions with current and potential funders, in support of addressing experiences and knowledge of state priorities and “voices from the field”, which can lead towards opportunities of deepening engagement, partnerships, and funding

Field Leadership, Learning & Thought Partnership 

• Continuously assess and communicate emerging state-level policy trends, including translating insights into policy positioning, advocacy materials, and stakeholder communications.
• Represent BWHI in national working groups, field-wide coalitions, and multi-state policy conversations related to Medicaid and 340B, positioning the organization as a trusted thought leader.
• Participate in and contribute to conferences, webinars, stakeholder convenings, including drafting testimony, contributing to policy briefs, and supporting advocacy communications.

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Public Health, Political Science, Government, Racial Justice, Civil Rights, or another related field. (Relevant lived, grassroots, or professional experience may substitute for a degree in some cases.) 
• 8 + years of demonstrated professional experience in health policy, with direct Medicaid-related work at the state or federal level.
• Deep understanding of Medicaid structures (financing, eligibility, waivers, managed care) and the 340B Drug Pricing Program, with ability to translate insights into advocacy and programmatic action
• Demonstrated experience developing action-oriented policy content such as policy analysis, issue briefs, legislative tracking and summaries, stakeholder briefings or advocacy materials and deliverables.
• Proven ability to distill complex policy topics into equity-centered, accessible messaging across diverse formats and audiences.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to deliver motivational presentations and translate complex topics into clear, equity-centered messages.
• Skilled in delivering motivational or inspirational presentations—particularly in public health, social justice, or equity-centered settings.
• Successful collaboration with policymakers, coalitions, or community-based organizations to advance Medicaid and/or health equity priorities.
• Proficient in policy-oriented writing and cloud-based platforms and project management tools, including Salesforce, Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, or Smartsheet.

Preferred

• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Policy Health Administration orHealth Administration, Social sciences a Masters of Laws (LLM), Juris Doctor or or related disciplines
• Experience supporting Medicaid or 340B initiatives within nonprofit, legislative, or public agency settings.
• Familiarity with state-level legislative processes and advocacy ecosystems, particularly in: Georgia, Virginia, or California, Minnesota, Washington, Illinois, New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania
• A deep understanding and analysis of the 340B state-to-federal landscape, including contextual understanding of the contract pharmacy, privacy benefit manager practices, payment models for medicaid parts A-D, etc.
• Demonstrated commitment to advancing social and racial justice, with emphasis on equity for Black women and girls
• Prior experience working in or managing grant-funded roles, including familiarity with grant reporting and deliverable tracking.

Personal Attributes

• Mission-Driven & Equity-Centered Anchored in a deep commitment to health justice and advancing outcomes for Black women and girls; integrates equity and cultural relevance into all aspects of strategy and storytelling. 
• Inclusive Communicator Skilled at engaging diverse audiences across generations, regions, and sectors; ensures that messaging reflects lived experience and resonates with both community and institutional stakeholders. 
• Strategic Executor Translates big-picture vision into clear, measurable actions; balances bold creativity with operational excellence to deliver high-impact campaigns and initiatives. 
• Collaborative & Trustworthy Leader Builds strong, cross-functional relationships rooted in transparency, accountability, and shared purpose; fosters a culture of mutual respect, feedback, and execution. 
• Team-Oriented & Community-Minded Thrives in collaborative environments where success is shared; contributes with humility, celebrates others, and supports a positive, affirming team dynamic.
• Results-Oriented & Resourceful Balances creativity with accountability; finds innovative solutions, maximizes available tools, and thrives even when navigating constraints or competing priorities. 
• Culturally Fluent & Audience-Aware Brings a deep understanding of language, tone, and context; ensures brand voice is both mission-aligned and responsive to the needs, values, and experiences of Black women and girls. 
• Composed & Discerning Under Pressure Operates with professionalism, discretion, and clarity in high-stakes or fast-paced environments; anticipates challenges and navigates public-facing issues with confidence and care.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Physical Requirements: 

• Primarily computer-based work with extended periods of sitting. 
• Occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.) for materials or event setup. 
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30–40% of the time, including overnight trips and occasional weekend travel.
• Must be able to travel regularly from a major metropolitan area; preference for candidates based in the Washington, D.C./DMV area. 

Work Environment & Availability: 

• Location: Fully remote; must maintain a quiet, professional home office environment 
• Standard work hours are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST, Monday through Friday, with availability for core hours between 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST. 
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours on occasion for urgent matters, travel, events, or time-sensitive activities.

Position Funding and Evolution: 

This position is currently supported through grant funding, with the potential for long-term continuation depending on funding availability and organizational priorities. The responsibilities and scope of this role may evolve over time in response to shifting strategic needs. The estimated base compensation range for this role is $88,000 - $100,000. Actual base pay for a successful candidate will consider skills, experience and location. As a remote-first employer, BWHI offers a competitive total rewards package, including medical, dental, vision and other wellness plans. Alongside, extensive paid time off, observance of 14 national holidays, retirement benefits, life insurance, monthly remote stipend, and an employee assistance program. Paid leave and comprehensive health insurance offered after completion of a probationary period of 60 days.  BWHI is an Equal Employment Employer, committed to equity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind and make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at hr_admin@bwhi.org.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]