CDC Foundation-posted 4 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid
51-100 employees

The CDC Foundation is working with CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff to support surveillance, prevention and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The CDC Foundation seeks candidates for a Program/Project Implementation Specialist. The Program/Project Implementation Specialist will work with jurisdiction staff to develop and implement/enhance systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management.

  • Works with staff to develop and implement/enhance systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality project management.
  • Fosters and maintains peer-to-peer relationships with subject matter experts, partners, and other stakeholders aimed at efficient and effective program implementation.
  • Serves as programmatic liaison for and between internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manages significant matters such as project development, project budgeting, and auditing/evaluating project impact and performance.
  • Formulates project-related goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic plans, guidelines, governance, standards and priorities
  • Contributes to resource mobilization efforts for the assigned project in consultation and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assists with preparing, negotiating, and monitoring project-related contracts and agreements.
  • Synthesizes data and produces clear, well-structured reports and presentations for diverse audiences. Serves as the contact person in the absence of team members, in this capacity
  • Assist in creating sustainability of overdose prevention programming
  • Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree is preferred
  • Two to three years of experience in project management, report writing, or public health administration.
  • Professional experience or demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, community-based overdose prevention, recovery, and/or drug policy. Knowledge of fatality review or similar processes preferred.
  • Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis and evaluation
  • Skilled in performing comprehensive literature reviews and research analyses to generate clear, actionable insights
  • Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
  • Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple facets of project development and implementation
  • Ability to work collaboratively with technical experts, administrators, external partners, and the public
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
  • Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong cultural competency and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with diverse cultures, multiple perspectives, and competing needs
  • Demonstrated ability to work well independently and within teams
  • Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams and Zoom
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