Program Manager, Cancer (Council and Registry)

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 who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work upstream on root causes of chronic conditions. In addition, 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 to promote health and reduce the burden of chronic disease. As a national, nonprofit, professional Association, we advocate, educate, and provide technical assistance to inform programming and grow chronic disease prevention knowledge, leadership, and capacity.

NACDD Employee Total rewards and benefit Options:

*Flexible work hours *Remote work environment *Paid holidays *Medical insurance *Dental insurance *Vision insurance *Flexible spending account (FSA) *Career growth opportunities *Paid time off (PTO) *Paid sick leave *Paid volunteer time *401(k) with employer match *Employee assistance program (EAP) *Long-term disability *Basic life/AD&D *Critical illness coverage *Accident coverage *Short-term disability *Wellness activities 

Position Summary

NACDD is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our organization as a Program Manager within the Center for Advancing Healthy Communities (CAHC/Center) to manage two Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded cancer projects. The two projects include: Cancer Leadership and Collaboration, Technical Assistance {Cancer Council, and Strengthening the National Program of Cancer Registries by Enhancing Education and Training Capacity and Infrastructure {Registry}. The Cancer Council project aims to build capacity and leadership among awardees of the four CDC-funded cancer prevention and control programs. In contrast, the Registry project builds on the current education and training capacity within NPCR-funded registries.

Under the direction of the Director, Program Implementation, this position will coordinate program and project management of both projects. This position may support future cancer projects and other cancer work. The Program Manager will coordinate the planning and implementation of workplan activities and deliverables, develop and sustain relationships with partners and recipients, oversee the project’s contracted Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), support budget oversight, and manage day-to-day activities. The Program Manager will collaborate with the project team, comprising NACDD staff, SMEs, and CDC. This position requires a highly detail-oriented and organized candidate with drive and initiative, and a strong ability to build relationships and manage several details simultaneously.

Note: This position is grant-funded, with funding secured through July 31, 2026. Continuation of the position beyond this date is contingent upon continued grant funding, which the organization is actively pursuing.

Applications without a cover will not be considered.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Cancer Council Management

• Manage six Cancer Council workgroups, including Workgroup Chairs and members;
• Lead webinar planning—topic development, logistics, speaker coordination, collateral creation, promotion, and follow-up;
• Oversee the Cancer Council mentoring program;
• Coordinate Council communications, including newsletters;
• Manage the Cancer Council listserv and resource library, including tools for tracking state and federal legislation.

Technical Assistance & Policy

• Lead the comprehensive technical assistance plan for the Cancer Council;

• Develop processes for issuing Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for individualized technical assistance on policy;
• Produce or support monthly Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) scans;
• Develop cancer policy briefs as needed.

Registry Project Management

• Manage the contract and relationship with the Fundamental Learning Collaborative for the Cancer Surveillance Community (FLccSC);
• Lead internal and CDC reporting requirements for both projects.

Collaboration & Facilitation

• Develop agendas, lead meetings, and prepare meeting summaries as project facilitator;
• Create presentations and materials for Cancer Council Executive and Leadership teams;
• Collaborate closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to maintain alignment and coordination;
• Partner with NACDD Cancer and Cardiovascular Health teams and other CAHC programs;
• Work with the assigned Cancer Portfolio Program Evaluator on evaluation-related activities.

Project & Contract Management

• Track progress on all workplan activities and timelines;
• Ensure deliverables and timelines are met across both CDC-funded projects;
• Support contract oversight to ensure SMEs meet expectations and requirements;
• Use systems and tools to measure and communicate program impact;
• Provide budgetary support, as applicable.

Other Duties

• Participate in all CAHC, NACDD, and CDC?required meetings;
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Cancer Portfolio, CAHC, and NACDD goals.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Public Health Administration, Public Policy, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in planning, implementing/leading, and convening chronic disease prevention and/or management or health promotion programs;

• Experience working with CDC or other federal agencies on programs related to state-level chronic disease prevention and health promotion, especially within cancer;

• Experience coordinating and delivering context-specific meetings, training, and/or technical assistance

• Experience managing work plans, particularly for cooperative agreements;
• Adept at developing tools and resources; facilitating meetings, conference calls, and peer-to-peer learning and sharing opportunities; and giving presentations;

• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines;
• Excellent problem?solving, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills;
• Ability to work independently while incorporating feedback;
• Highly detail?oriented with strong interpersonal and relationship?building skills;
• Skilled in cross?program collaboration and customer service;
• Experience with grant writing and management;
• Able to maintain diplomacy and professional credibility;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Teams);
• Alignment with NACDD’s commitment to a respectful and supportive workplace;
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Health Administration, or related field;
• Prior experience in cancer control, specifically an understanding or experience in the following CDC-funded programs: National Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program, National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, Colorectal Cancer Control Program, and the National Program of Cancer Registries;
• Experience working for an Association, nonprofit, or governmental public health agency.

Location/Remote

• Must be in one of the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, or Washington;
• REMOTE - Must be available to travel as needed.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position may require occasional travel, up to 10%

SALARY RANGE:

• $88,000 to $95,000

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Applicants must submit a cover letter detailing how their previous experience aligns with the requirements of this position. Of particular interest, please highlight:

• Your experience in planning, implementing, and leading chronic disease prevention or health promotion programs.

• Your experience working on programs funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other federal agencies.

• Your experience managing grant work plans and reporting requirements.

• Your approach and experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously, including strategies you use to ensure timelines and deliverables are met.

Applications without a cover letter specifically addressing these details will not be considered.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This position is primarily performed remotely in a home-based office environment. The role involves frequent computer use, sitting and/or standing as preferred by the employee, virtual collaboration, and participation in video and audio conferences. The employee must be able to communicate clearly, focus for extended periods, manage competing priorities, and work independently within a remote setting. Occasional travel may be required.

NACDD is an equal opportunity employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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 who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions. In addition, 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 to promote health and reduce the burden of chronic disease. As a national, nonprofit, professional Association, we advocate, educate, and provide technical assistance to inform programming and grow chronic disease prevention knowledge, leadership, and capacity.

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