Program Manager, Diabetes (Public Payment Solutions)

NACDD•Atlanta, GA

24m•$88,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

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 individuals to join our organization as a Program Manager, Diabetes – Public Payment Solutions 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: National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) – Building Capacity for Medicare Coverage; 2) Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support - Medicare and Medicaid Coverage; and 3) National DPP – Building Capacity for Medicaid Coverage and Enrollment. Under the direction of the Associate 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, 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. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Requirements

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
Working basic knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid payment processes.
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
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
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.

Nice To Haves

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 work experience with Medicare and/or Medicaid coverage of health programs

Responsibilities

Serve as the project facilitator and project manager for the three projects
Lead and develop presentations and meeting collateral for the Diabetes Council, as requested
Manage 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 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
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
Lead all required (internal and CDC) reporting for the three current 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
Perform other duties, as assigned or necessary, to achieve Diabetes Portfolio, CAHC, and NACDD’s goals and objectives