Contracts & Operations Lead - Birth Justice Coalition

Public Health Institute; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

The Public Health Institute is seeking a Contracts & Operations Manager for the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice (CCBBJ). This role owns contracts lifecycle, builds systems, and drives efficient operations to support birth equity work.

The position is full-time and California-based, primarily remote with occasional travel to the Los Angeles office. Salary ranges from $71,843 to $104,153 per year, depending on experience and budget alignment.

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience in operations, contract management, or project management.
• Bachelor’s degree, or substitute with four additional years of related experience. Discipline in Business Administration, Public Health, Nonprofit Management, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the full contract lifecycle for the Coalition — drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, tracking, and renewing contracts with partners, vendors, consultants, and funders.
• Develop and maintain a centralized contract and grants tracking system, ensuring visibility of key dates, deliverables, and compliance requirements across all active agreements.
• Ensure contracts and grants align with organizational policy, funder requirements, and legal/compliance standards; flag risk and elevate as needed.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contract-related questions from internal team members and external partners.
• Work closely with fiscal sponsor PHI on contracts, documentation submission, and compliance, staying current on PHI organizational policies and updates.
• Research grant opportunities that align with CCBBJ mission and core values.

Skills

Operations management

Contract management

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Related experience is acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project management software

Job description

The Public Health Institute is seeking a Contracts & Operations Manager for the California Coalition for Black Birth Justice (CCBBJ). This role owns contracts lifecycle, builds systems, and drives efficient operations to support birth equity work.

The position is full-time and California-based, primarily remote with occasional travel to the Los Angeles office. Salary ranges from $71,843 to $104,153 per year, depending on experience and budget alignment.