Program Implementation Specialist

Summary

Join the CDC Foundation as a Program Implementation Specialist and contribute to the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. This fully remote position, supporting the Florida Department of Health, focuses on enhancing systems and processes for consistent, high-quality project management. You will collaborate with various stakeholders, manage project development and budgeting, and contribute to resource mobilization efforts. The role requires a Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred), 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills. The position is temporary, ending on 09/30/2025, with a salary of $70,000 plus benefits. The work environment is dynamic and responsibilities may evolve to meet program needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree is preferred
• Three to five years of experience in project management, report writing, or public health administration
• Professional experience or demonstrated knowledge in overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy
• Skilled in program design, implementation, analysis and evaluation
• Self-motivated with exceptional organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate roadblocks and independently resolve
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Serves as the contact person in the absence of team members, in this capacity
• Assist in creating sustainability of overdose prevention programming

Benefits

$70,000 plus benefits