Position Title: Program Implementation Specialist
Location: This is a fully on-site role supporting Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Position End Date: 09/29/2026
Salary: $70,000 plus benefits

Overview:
The CDC Foundation works with the CDC and with state and local agencies to provide additional staffing that supports surveillance, prevention, and response activities under the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. The Foundation is seeking a Program and Project Implementation Specialist who will collaborate with regional staff to develop, implement, and enhance systems and processes that ensure consistent, high‑quality project management.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
• Three to five years of experience in project management, report writing, or public health administration
• Professional experience or demonstrated understanding of overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, recovery, and/or drug policy
• Knowledge of program design, implementation, analysis, and evaluation
• Ability to work independently with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to anticipate challenges and independently solve problems
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple components of project development and execution
• Ability to collaborate effectively with technical experts, administrative staff, external partners, and the public
• Strong time management, multitasking, and prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• High cultural competence and ability to work in diverse environments
• Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Experience collaborating virtually with partners and teams across multiple locations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Zoom

Responsibilities:
• Work with staff to develop and refine systems and processes that support consistent, high-quality project management
• Build and maintain relationships with subject matter experts, partners, and stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery
• Serve as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee key areas such as project development, budgeting, and evaluation of project outcomes and performance
• Develop project goals, strategies, policies, governance structures, standards, and priorities
• Assist in resource mobilization in coordination with internal and external partners
• Support the preparation, negotiation, and monitoring of project-related contracts and agreements
• Serve as the primary point of contact when team members are unavailable
• Support long-term sustainability of overdose prevention initiatives

Special Notes:
This role supports an active and evolving public health program. Responsibilities may change or expand based on program needs, with written approval from both the CDC Foundation and Mecklenburg County Public Health to ensure optimal support for the County’s health initiatives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. The CDC Foundation complies with all applicable regulations, including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974. As a federal contractor, the Foundation takes affirmative action to support protected veterans. The CDC Foundation maintains a smoke‑free workplace.

Relocation expenses are not provided.

About the CDC Foundation:
The CDC Foundation supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by fostering collaboration among the CDC, foundations, corporations, organizations, and individuals to protect health and safety in the U.S. and globally. It is the only nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize private‑sector resources to advance the CDC’s mission. Since 1995, the Foundation has raised over $1 billion and launched more than 1,000 programs addressing a wide range of health challenges, including chronic diseases, infectious diseases, and emergency responses such as COVID‑19 and Ebola. In the past year, the Foundation managed hundreds of CDC‑led programs across the U.S. and in more than 140 countries. More information is available at https://www.cdcfoundation.org.