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 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

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our organization as a Senior Program Manager, Island Support within the Center for Advancing Healthy Communities (CAHC) to manage two Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded projects that are being implemented in partnership with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials.

The populations of the U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States (T/FAS) face disproportionate health challenges, especially from chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. To address this, the first project – Expanding the Non-Communicable Disease Collaborative in the Islands – provides data-driven, regionally tailored training, technical assistance, and strategic planning support to strengthen prevention, care, and partnerships across T/FAS while fostering peer learning and enhancing strategic plans. The second project – Diabetes Technical Assistance for Island Territories and Freely Associated States – provides culturally relevant, region-specific technical assistance to support CDC DP25-0024 recipients implement evidence-based diabetes prevention and management programs and strategies.

Under the direction of the Associate Director for Diabetes Portfolio, 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. The Senior Program Manager will collaborate with the project team, comprised of NACDD staff, subject matter experts, and other vendors. This position may also support other projects, as needed.  

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

 **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

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

• Serve as the project facilitator and project manager for the two projects;
• Participate in all project-specific, CAHC-, NACDD-, and CDC-required meetings;
• In consultation with the Associate Director, manage contractual processes across assigned projects, ensuring subject matter experts and other vendors fulfill all workplan/project activities as listed in their scopes of work (SOW);
• In consultation with the Associate Director, manage budgetary processes across assigned projects, including tracking contract submissions and project-related expenditures;
• Work closely with the Senior Pacific Advisor to appropriately manage jurisdictional relationships and coordinate services and requests in the Pacific and the Center for Public Health Leadership to appropriately manage jurisdictional relationships and coordinate services and requests in the Pacific and the Caribbean;
• Work closely with the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials and the CDC to coordinate program planning, implementation, and evaluation/reporting across the two projects;
• Work closely with NACDD staff, subject matter experts, and other vendors, ensuring strong alignment, communication, and collaboration within and across the two projects;
• Create timelines and ensure fulfillment of all workplan/project activities in the two projects;
• Serve as a meeting facilitator for meetings/trainings within each project including developing agendas, leading meetings in partnership with subject matter experts, preparing/sending meeting summaries, and completing follow-up activities;
• Identify opportunities for cross-program collaboration and synergy across CAHC and NACDD programs/projects, leverage sharing of resources, and ensure alignment with NACDD's mission/vision and Strategic Plan;
• Utilize systems to measure and communicate impact of project-related efforts;
• Collaborate with the assigned Program Evaluator and NACDD Evaluation Department on evaluation-related activities;
• Collaborate with NACDD’s Communication Department on communication-related activities;
• Collaborate with other Diabetes Portfolio, CAHC, and NACDD programs and team members;
• Perform other duties, as assigned or necessary, to achieve project-specific, CAHC, and NACDD’s goals and objectives.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Sociology, Public Health or other health-related fields;
• Seven (7) to ten (10) 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;
• Experience working with U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States (T/FAS) on projects or initiatives, demonstrating contextual awareness and adaptability to local environments;
• Experience coordinating and delivering context-specific meetings, training, and/or technical assistance;
• Experience managing work plans, particularly for grants/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, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables according to established timelines and budget:
  • Excellent multitasking and problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions;
  • Self-motivated; able to work independently and to receive and incorporate feedback from others into plans;
  • Excellent budget management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, excels in building relationships and partnerships with interest holders, and able to work with and manage a team; ability to maintain quality customer service standards:
  • Adept at facilitating meetings, conference calls, and other meetings, virtually or in-person;
  • Ability to effectively connect and communicate with other staff and consultants working on other programs/projects; ability to identify opportunities for synergy and/or collaboration;
  • Ability to effectively present information to a variety of audiences and respond to questions from senior management; staff; other NACDD vendors, team members, and the Board; and internal and external partners/interest holders;
  • Adept at navigating multiple cultural contexts effectively and collaboratively;
• Superior oral and written communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail;
• Experience with grant writing and management;
• Ability to establish and maintain professional credibility and diplomacy; understands the importance of keeping current industry or subject matter expertise;
• Resilient, flexible, and innovative;
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ability to master other technologies and software applications;
• High proficiency in utilizing virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom or Teams, as well as project management platforms such as Smartsheet;
• Shares NACDD’s commitment to foster a respectful and supportive work environment;
• Available to travel, as needed.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Health Administration, or related field;
• Prior Association or other nonprofit experience, specifically member-based organizations serving state public health practitioners;
• Prior work experience in a state, county, or local health department;
• Prior experience working in and/or supporting public health programs focused on diabetes prevention and/or diabetes self-management;
• Spanish language proficiency.

 Location/Remote

• NACDD is currently registered to employ staff in the following U.S. states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and Washington.  Candidates residing in these states are strongly preferred.
• Candidates residing in other U.S. states or U.S. territories may be considered; however, employment is contingent upon NACDD’s ability to establish and maintain appropriate state or territorial registration and compliance.
• REMOTE - Must be available to travel, as needed.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• This position will require occasional travel; up to 20%.

SALARY RANGE:

• $95,000 - $108,000

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, especially in partnership with U.S. Territories and Freely Associated States (T/FAS).
• 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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