NACDD

Description 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 working options *Paid holidays *Medical insurance *Dental insurance *Vision insurance *Flexible spending account (FSA) *Professional development *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 *Home office supply support *Wellness activities *Employee recognition program *Employee engagement committees 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. Requirements 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.

Description 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 working options *Paid holidays *Medical insurance *Dental insurance *Vision insurance *Flexible spending account (FSA) *Professional development *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 *Home office supply support *Wellness activities *Employee recognition program *Employee engagement committees 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 one Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded cancer project, Enhancing Cancer Program Awardees Capacity Through Peer-to-Peer Learning {Peer-to-Peer}. This project aims to provide training and technical assistance to recipients of the CDC-funded programs: the National Breast and Cervical Early Detection Program and the Colorectal Cancer Control Program Under the direction of the Director, Program Implementation, this position will coordinate program and project management. This position may support the Supporting Young Breast Cancer Survivors, Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients, and their Families project, as well as 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 letter will not be considered. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following: Technical Assistance and Recipient Management • Lead the comprehensive technical assistance plan for the Peer-to-Peer Program; • Lead webinar planning—topic development, logistics, speaker coordination, collateral creation, promotion, and follow-up; • Oversee the Peer-to-Peer Advisory Group, a group of recipients who provide input into the necessary learnings and formats; • Oversee the coordination of in-person meetings, as applicable; • Coordinate Recipient communications, including newsletters, and manage the Peer-to-Peer inbox • Support the management of the Peer-to-Peer listserv; • Support resource development and coordination. Collaboration & Facilitation • Develop agendas, lead meetings, and prepare meeting summaries as project facilitator; • 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. Requirements 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 and the Colorectal Cancer Control Program; • 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.

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

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description 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. Qualifications - 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. Requirements - Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Health Administration, or related field (preferred). - Prior Association or other nonprofit experience, specifically member-based organizations serving state public health practitioners (preferred). - Prior work experience in a state, county, or local health department (preferred). - Prior experience working in and/or supporting public health programs focused on diabetes prevention and/or diabetes self-management (preferred). - Spanish language proficiency (preferred). Benefits - 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 Company Description 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.

Description 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 working options *Paid holidays *Medical insurance *Dental insurance *Vision insurance *Flexible spending account (FSA) *Professional development *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 *Home office supply support *Wellness activities *Employee recognition program *Employee engagement committees POSITION SUMMARY The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is seeking a skilled and dedicated individual to serve as our Associate Director of Evaluation. NACDD is a member-based not-for-profit Association that improves the health of the public by strengthening state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and control in states and at the national level. NACDD's role continues to be that of standing in the gap, linking resources with its member experts, and together creating a safer and healthier America. Reporting to the Senior Director of Programs (SDP), the Associate Director of Evaluation is responsible for providing leadership in designing, implementing, and maintaining a framework and process for monitoring and evaluating multiple projects across NACDD programs. Under the direction of the SDP, the Associate Director provides evaluation oversight to facilitate consistency in applying evidence-based approaches, while informing program planning, implementation, and quality improvement processes. This includes developing logic models, evaluation plans, analyzing data, preparing, and disseminating reports, and providing recommendations to ensure that organizational goals and objectives are being met through quality improvement approaches. This role will lead the evaluation of NACDD’s activities to ensure the Association is effectively addressing the objectives and focus areas of the programs. This position is part of the Evaluation Department and collaborates closely with the Associate Director of Data Management, the Programs team, and other Departments and leadership. *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: - Collaborates with SDP and AD of Data Management to develop and formulate strategic direction for the Evaluation department; - Ensures effective evaluation measures and evaluation services are assigned across all programs to support organizational learning, quality improvement, and identification of emerging issues; - Provides leadership and direction to coordinate staff and SME efforts to execute evaluation and quality improvement activities that promote shared learning across programs and members; - Leads the development, review and dissemination of evaluation data, reports, presentations, and case studies in collaboration with the AD of Data Management, staff, and SMEs to share evaluation findings; - Collaborates with program leads on drafting evaluation plans that align with NACDD priorities and funder requirements; - Leads the development and coordination of a measurement plan to support NACDD’s logic model; - Monitors evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to identify trends, gaps, and emerging issues that inform programmatic and convening strategies; - Collaborates with SDP and AD of Data Management on reporting to CDC and stakeholders on performance measures, including written reports, oral presentation, etc.; - Collaborates with Communications Team to translate evaluation findings into accessible data visualizations and member-facing products; - Collaborates with the AD of Data Management in the review of NACDD surveys, forms, and other data collection activities to ensure content and format is appropriate to promote clarity and responsiveness; - Support SDP and other project leads in developing the evaluation components of grant application submissions and other proposals for funding. This includes but is not limited to writing, compiling of information, and/or coordination of activities: - Collaborates with NACDD leadership on strategic planning around current and prospective grant-funded activities; - Provides timely evaluation reports to ensure compliance with required project deliverables; - Analyzes qualitative and quantitative data to generate insights that inform program improvement and member support; - Prepare abstracts and manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals and conference presentations; - Ensures all deliverables are met, timelines are adhered to, project reports are provided and submitted online; - Maintains all program documentation in OneDrive, SharePoint, Smartsheet, and Google Drive in collaboration with the team; - Demonstrates leadership and maintains credibility, trust, and support with NACDD staff, SMEs and Members; - Collaborate with SDP on evaluation processes and protocols; - Must have advanced communication skills to clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences; - Use of project management software to track evaluation deliverables; - Assumes other duties and special projects that advance NACDD’s core functions of policy leadership, convening, dissemination, and member connection. Requirements MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) - Master’s degree in Public Health or related field with minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the public health field; - Prior experience working in an Association or other not-for-profit with federal grants related to state-level chronic disease prevention and health promotion; - Prior work experience in or with a state, county or local health department strongly preferred; - Demonstrated knowledge using quantitative and qualitative research techniques, familiarity with the public health; experience with analysis software such as SAS, SPSS, NVIVO, and TABLEAU; - Demonstrated experience in applied evaluation; - Prior experience managing program evaluations and teams; - Demonstrated experience in survey design and survey data collection; - Experience writing evaluation plans and logic models; - Familiarity with the CDC Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health, American Evaluation Association’s Guiding Principles for Evaluators, Guide to Community Preventive Services, and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) framework; - Strong project management, prioritization, and planning skills, with demonstrated success producing high-quality deliverables on time and within budget and ability to manage multiple projects; - Demonstrated experience in working and leading in a cross-functional collaborative team; - Experience building and fostering internal and external relationships; - Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions; - Organized and attentive to details; - Strong analytical skills to review and assess qualitative and quantitative information, and uses PowerBI; - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Zoom is required. Must be able to master technologies and software applications; - Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, staff, consultants, and Board of Directors; - Exceptional interpersonal skills to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a wide range of professionals at different levels, internally and externally; - Shares NACDD’s commitment to foster a respectful and supportive work environment; - Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, as required. OUR TEAM VALUES THESE ATTITUDES AND DISPOSITIONS: - Respect for different opinions, viewpoints, and experiences - Ongoing reflection - Flexibility - Growth mindset - Initiative - Lifelong learning - Resourcefulness - Customer service orientation / membership orientation LOCATION/REMOTE - Must be located 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: - $108,000 to $120,000 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT 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. 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.