Program Officer

Salary Range: $73,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually Department: Programs Department FLSA Classification: Exempt Worker Category: Programs Reports to: Director for Programs or Senior Program Officer Revised Date: June 2026 Position Highlights Location: This position is based in Atlanta, GA, and follows a hybrid work schedule. While candidates located in the Atlanta area are preferred, remote candidates may be considered. Relocation assistance is not provided. Salary Range: $73,000–$85,000, plus benefits Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity contingent upon funding Position End Date: August 31, 2027 Overview The Program Officer (PO) implements output-driven public health projects and/or moderately complex programs – comprised of multiple, temporary, unique and related projects focused reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Malawi, Nigeria and Tanzania. The program conducts assessments to determine baseline and changes in the availability, access and quality of maternal health services in Malawi, Nigeria and Tanzania. Implementation is done in collaboration with donors and other internal and external partners. With discretion, professionalism and independent judgment, the PO is responsible for the coordinated management of projects and/or moderately complex programs directed toward the CDC Foundation’s strategic and business objectives. Duties and Responsibilities Conceptualizes, plans, executes, monitors and closes projects that span internal departments, organizations, geographic regions and cultures. Fosters and maintains peer-to-peer relationships with subject matter experts, donors and other partners aimed at efficient and effective project and/or moderately complex program implementation. Prepares, finalizes and submits narrative and financial project and/or program-related reports or updates to donors in collaboration with internal and external partners. Develops data-driven briefing documents and project updates with a focus on design and partner engagement. Hires, recruits, supervises, and serves as a programmatic partner for project and program-related employees. Serves as project liaison for and between internal and external partners. Manages significant matters such as project development, project-related budgeting and procurement, and auditing/evaluating project performance. Formulates project and/or program-related goals, objectives, operating policies, guidelines, standards and priorities to ensure consistency with departmental standard operating procedures. Contributes to resource mobilization efforts for the assigned projects/programs in consultation and collaboration with internal and external partners. Prepares, negotiates and monitors project and/or program-related contracts and agreements. Represents the CDC Foundation at technical, policy, and strategic planning meetings with internal and external partners. Serves as the contact person in the absence of team members, in this capacity, the PO acknowledges receipt of correspondence and follows up on urgent matters with appropriate internal staff. Travels domestically or internationally as needed to represent the designated projects and/or programs and other CDC Foundation team members (up to 20 percent annually). Participates in and/or supports special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Necessary Skills Master’s degree in public health or related field from an accredited college or university required. Minimum of 5 years of public health or related professional experience required with an emphasis on working in a global context strongly preferred. Skills in project management, budget management, cross-cultural awareness, communication and creative problem solving. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with particular experience preparing, writing and editing complex documents such as detailed reports to donors and partners; briefing documents for donors and other partners; and concise presentation of information using data and science to drive messaging. Creative, innovative and solutions driven, with a focus on design, powerful storytelling and engaging partners. Strong technical skills including word processing, spreadsheet and database management. Experience with enterprise resource planning systems and software packages used to manage day-to-day business activities such as program management and budgeting preferred. Knowledge and skills needed to be effective in the public-private partnership, project/program, donor and partner environments in international or domestic contexts. Ability to make decisions that accomplish a project/program strategic objectives. Ability to represent the CDC Foundation and its partners during negotiations concerning project 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 dealing with individuals at all levels both internally and externally. Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20 percent annually. The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.