Program Manager, Diabetes (Health for All)

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 highly motivated and experienced individual to join our organization as a Program Manager, Diabetes – Health for All within the Center for Advancing Healthy Communities (CAHC) to manage three Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-funded projects. The three (3) projects include: 1) Prediabetes Health Marketing; 2) Diabetes Prevention Support for Tribes; and 3) Diabetes Technical Assistance for Good Health and Wellness in Indian Country (GHWIC) Recipients.

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

*This position is grant-funded, with funding secured through July 31, 2027. Continuation of the position beyond this date is contingent upon the availability of continued grant funding, which the organization is committed to actively pursuing.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Application Closing Date: September 28, 2026

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until the posted closing date. Applications will be reviewed after the posting closes, and candidates whose qualifications best match the position requirements will be contacted regarding next steps in the selection process. While timelines may vary, hiring decisions are generally made within approximately eight weeks of the original posting date.

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 three projects;

? Support the development of presentations and meeting collateral for the Diabetes Council, as requested;

? Support all Diabetes Portfolio listservs, including those for the Diabetes Council, Diabetes State and National Partners, etc.;  

? Utilize email platforms (e.g., MailChimp) and assist with other communications activities in support of the Diabetes Council,      etc.;

? In consultation with the 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 Director, manage budgetary processes across assigned projects, including tracking contract submissions and project-related expenditures;

? Coordinate program planning, implementation, and evaluation/reporting across the three projects;

? Work closely with NACDD staff, subject matter experts, and other vendors, ensuring strong alignment, communication, and collaboration within and across the three projects;

? Participate in all Diabetes Portfolio-, CAHC-, NACDD-, and CDC-required meetings;

? Create timelines and ensure fulfillment of all workplan/project activities in the three projects;

? Inform the Director of project progress through regular meetings, reports, and communication;

? Lead all required (internal and CDC) reporting for the three 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;

? Develop and disseminate state-level requests for applications (RFA) to identify project partners;

? 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 Diabetes Portfolio Program Evaluator, specific Diabetes Portfolio project 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; 

? Professionally represent NACDD in all work duties;

? Perform other duties, as assigned or necessary, to achieve Diabetes Portfolio, CAHC, and NACDD’s goals and objectives.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Sociology, Public Health or other health-related fields;
• Five (5) to seven (7) 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 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 organizational, task-tracking, and reporting skills;
• Excellent budget management skills;
• Strong interpersonal skills, excels in building relationships and partnerships with stakeholders, 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;
• Experience building actionable consensus across a variety of partners and interests;
• Superior oral and written communication 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;
• Prior experience working with tribes or tribal organizations;
• Prior experience working in communications or marketing.

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:

• $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.