Sr. Program Manager, Islands Support

ABOUT NACDD

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a member-based Association that improves the health of the public by strengthening state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and management. NACDD's core membership is composed of the 59 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff. NACDD unites 7,000 chronic disease professionals across the United States working in state, tribal, and territorial health departments; nonprofits; academia; and the private industry.

POSITION SUMMARY

NACDD is seeking a Senior Program Manager, Island Support within the Center for Advancing Healthy Communities (CAHC) to manage two CDC-funded projects implemented in partnership with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials. This position will guide planning and implementation of project-related activities, coordinate project teams, develop and sustain relationships with partners, and manage day-to-day operations across all projects.

*This position is grant-funded, with funding secured through July 31, 2026. Continuation is contingent upon availability of continued grant funding.

**Applicants must submit a cover letter detailing how their previous experience aligns with the requirements of this position. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the project facilitator and project manager for the two projects
• Participate in all project-specific, CAHC-, NACDD-, and CDC-required meetings
• Manage contractual and budgetary processes across assigned projects
• Work closely with the Senior Pacific Advisor to manage jurisdictional relationships in the Pacific and Caribbean
• Coordinate program planning, implementation, and evaluation/reporting across the two projects
• Create timelines and ensure fulfillment of all workplan/project activities
• Serve as a meeting facilitator including developing agendas, leading meetings, preparing summaries, and completing follow-up activities
• Identify opportunities for cross-program collaboration and synergy
• Collaborate with Program Evaluator, Communications Department, and NACDD Diabetes Portfolio team members

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Sociology, Public Health, or related health field; Master's degree in Public Health preferred
• 7-10 years of relevant experience in chronic disease prevention and/or health promotion programs
• Experience working with CDC or federal agencies on state-level chronic disease programs
• Experience working with U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States (T/FAS)
• Strong project management, budget management, and grant management skills
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, Smartsheet)
• Availability to travel up to 20%

LOCATION: Fully Remote
Salary: $95,000 - $108,000 | Full Time | Fully Remote | HQ: Atlanta, GA
Job ID: 3991617