Associate Director For Data Modernization Initiatives

The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC's critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit  www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.   

The Associate Director for Data Modernization Initiatives (DMI) - Non-Infectious Disease (NID) Programs directs initiatives that work to maximize impact through efficient and strategic implementation of the CDC Foundation's DMI portfolio of programs and projects. In that capacity, the Associate Director collaborates closely with executive leadership of the department as well as internal and external partners to identify and maximize synergistic partnerships that improve public health practice and population health. With a strong commitment to the CDC Foundation's mission, the Associate Director also works alongside department and organization staff to translate innovations into the ongoing practice of DMI program delivery.

Remote candidates will be considered. However, frequent attendance at in-person team meetings in Atlanta, GA and across the US is required. Relocation expenses are not provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct functionally and/or topically specific Data Modernization focused initiatives that align implementation, operational and scientific practices across all DMI programs and projects to form mutually reinforcing partnerships spanning networks of partners including philanthropists, subject matter experts, partner organizations, team members, governmental agencies, multi-lateral agencies, policy makers and sub-awardees.
• Translate public health practice innovations to standards in program implementation within NID's DMI portfolio.
• Leads coordinated management of multiple, time-bound, unique, and related DMI projects to advance excellence in program implementation and public health practice.
• Formulates program-related goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic plans, guidelines, governance, standards, and priorities to ensure consistency with organization, department, and division standard operating procedures.
• Builds strong partnerships and provides strategic input and expertise that ensures impactful, efficient, and effective program implementation.
• Hires, recruits, supervises, mentors, and serves as a technical partner for employees, including programmatic and technical staff.
• Support and develop strategies for increasing program/project impact across the NID DMI portfolio.
• Work with staff to develop systems to ensure consistent, high-quality program/project management.
• Ensure cross-pollination of strategy, lessons learned and best practices across the NID DMI portfolio.
• Contributes to resource mobilization in consultation and collaboration with internal and external partners.
• Represents the CDC Foundation at technical, policy and strategic planning meetings with internal and external partners.
• Travels domestically or internationally as needed to represent the designated programs and the CDC Foundation (up to 20 percent annually).
• Participates in and/or leads special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Necessary Skills

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with a background in public health leadership required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive public health, informatics, data science, or related professional experience required with direct experience working with partners in NID programs as well as in non-profit leadership. At least five years of direct experience managing or supporting public health systems, infrastructure development, or surveillance systems focused partnerships and programs.
• Knowledge and skills needed to synergize mutually reinforcing activities in program implementation, program operations and the application of scientific standards to a growing, diverse, and complex programmatic portfolio with emphasis on an ability to navigate evolving priorities, demands and strategy.
• Knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage, lead, and expand a complex and growing network of partners such as philanthropists, subject matter experts, partner organizations, team members, governmental agencies, multi-lateral agencies, policy makers and sub-awardees.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems and software packages used to manage day-to-day business activities such as program management and budgeting preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to use both consensus and directive leadership, as appropriate, to accomplish organizational, departmental, and programmatic strategic objectives.
• Demonstrated success fostering an inclusive environment working with and leading professionals from diverse backgrounds and geographies.
• Experience and proficiency managing public-private partnerships (or functional equivalent collaborations).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience effectively communicating with senior leaders from diverse backgrounds.
• Advanced skills in budget management and forecasting, cross-cultural awareness, communication, influence, negotiation, conflict resolution and creative problem solving.
• Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet, and database management.
• A leader and tactician who understands the operational implications of plans and strategies, who can creatively implement systems and procedures that fit current and long-term needs.
• Ability to represent the CDC Foundation and its partners, leading discussions and negotiations concerning program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; collegial, energetic, and able to develop productive relationships with colleagues, donors, and partners.
• Sound judgment and maturity, exemplified by consistent professionalism in collaborating with individuals of varying levels of seniority both internally and externally.