Program Officer

First 5 Alameda County•Alameda, CA

2d•$126,000 - $182,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction, the Program Officer provides strategic leadership in program development, management, and implementation. Working closely with program leadership, the role translates program vision into actionable plans, uses data to improve delivery, and advances equity, sustainability, and continuous improvement. The Program Officer advises the Chief Program Officer and/or Executive Leadership Team, works with considerable independence, and may provide technical and functional direction and training to staff. The position focuses on public health training and community programs, including place-based investments, fatherhood, birth equity, and CalAIM-related initiatives. It also advances coordination and integration with early care and education and the broader early childhood system. The role requires travel within Alameda County and occasionally outside the county. The organization currently follows a hybrid schedule, with on-site presence required three days per week and additional in-office attendance for meetings or as requested. Employees must live and work in California.

Requirements

Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; a typical path includes five years of increasingly responsible experience in program management and implementation, including at least three years of supervisory experience.
Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in public policy, public health, business administration, or a closely related field; additional relevant experience may substitute for college coursework or a bachelor’s degree.
Knowledge of early childhood and systems of care, and systems thinking and systems change.
Knowledge of program and project management, implementation, leadership, and training.
Knowledge of using data for continuous improvement and decision-making.
Knowledge of equity and social, racial, and economic justice, and cross-cultural sensitivity.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, preferably Office 365, and familiarity with Smartsheet.
Ability to translate vision into short-, medium-, and long-range plans and manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, deliverables, and deadlines.
Ability to analyze complex problems, synthesize information, evaluate alternatives, and exercise sound judgment within broad guidelines.
Ability to write persuasively, distill technical information into clear content, and interpret professional publications, policy documents, and financial reports.
Ability to lead, coordinate, and supervise staff in a collaborative environment and build staff capacity through varied learning approaches.
Ability to build effective relationships with multidisciplinary stakeholders, demonstrate cultural awareness, and promote teamwork across the agency.
Ability to organize competing priorities and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Travel within Alameda County is necessary; some travel outside Alameda County is occasionally required.
Must live and work in California.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with program leadership to set strategic goals and develop plans for program design, implementation, and evaluation.
Develop and monitor program plans with measurable outcomes, using data, research, and evaluation to recommend improvements.
Help put the agency’s equity commitment into practice across programs and support organizational change.
Align day-to-day program operations with strategic objectives; identify delivery challenges and risks and implement solutions with program leadership.
Strengthen communication and collaboration among program staff, agency teams, and external partners.
Prepare and review briefs, reports, and other written materials; represent program leadership in meetings and collaborations as needed.
Provide leadership, training, and capacity-building support to staff, promoting accountability, high-quality work, and continuous learning.