Program Manager

The Program Manager provides senior-level leadership and oversight for evaluation and performance measurement activities supporting CDC's Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and Translation, Health Education and Evaluation Branch (THEEB). This position leads evaluation projects and national evaluations; develops and oversees evaluation plans, logic models, performance measurement frameworks, and indicators; coordinates quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods evaluation activities; and provides technical assistance to CDC staff, recipients, and partners. The Program Manager applies implementation research frameworks and methods to assess implementation processes, barriers, facilitators, fidelity, adaptation, reach, and contextual factors. The position also supports performance monitoring, continuous quality improvement, evaluation reporting, dissemination, and leadership briefings.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

- Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in public health, evaluation, social science, health science, epidemiology, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience supporting program evaluation, public health research, performance measurement, or related activities.
- Experience leading an evaluation project or national evaluation.
- Experience conducting national assessments of program inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes to inform program improvement.
- Experience developing national evaluation plans, evaluation questions, indicators, logic models, and performance measurement frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and reporting quantitative and qualitative program data.
- Experience applying implementation research frameworks, including frameworks such as CFIR and RE-AIM.
- Experience integrating qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to assess implementation processes, barriers, facilitators, fidelity, adaptations, and contextual factors.
- Experience facilitating internal and external partner meetings and providing evaluation training, technical assistance, and consultation.
- Knowledge of the rules, procedures, and principles governing intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint.
- Experience developing or managing documentation associated with CDC administrative systems, including Human Subjects, OMB, IRB, and E-Clearance.
- Previous experience working with government procedures and guidelines.
- Ability to successfully complete any government-required background investigation or security clearance, if applicable to the task order, and comply with applicable CDC/HHS security, privacy, and records-management requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.
- Experience leading an evaluation project or national evaluation
- Experience conducting a national assessment of a program or project’s inputs, activities, and outputs to determine its value or worth and to improve the program.
- Experience developing a national evaluation plan, identifying evaluation questions and indicators, collecting, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative program data, interpreting the data in the context of the program, and reporting findings.
- Experience developing a large-scale program logic model, identifying appropriate program outcomes, facilitating internal and external partner meetings, and providing assistance or training on evaluation, methods, concepts, and tools.
- Experience applying implementation research frameworks (e.g., CFIR, RE-AIM) and contributing to implementation-focused evaluations.
- Experience integrating qualitative and mixed-methods approaches to assess implementation processes, barriers, and facilitators.
- Knowledge of the rules, procedures and principles that govern intramural and extramural program development, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and SharePoint) efficiently and effectively
- Ability to develop forms for CDC Administrative Systems (HUMAN SUBJECTS, OMB, and IRB, and E-Clearance) efficiently and effectively.
- Previous experience working with government procedures and guidelines.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in public health, evaluation, social science, health science, epidemiology, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience. Experience should include national evaluation leadership, evaluation planning, mixed-methods evaluation, implementation research, performance measurement, and technical assistance. Experience working with government programs and procedures is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Work is primarily performed in an office/warehouse setting. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.  Regularly required to reach with hands and arms, occasionally above head. Regularly required to twist at the waist, climb and descend stairs while carrying objects. Ability to speak and hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Regularly lifts and/or moves up to twenty-five pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to fifty pounds. Works near moving mechanical parts. Regularly exposed to general office and general office machinery noise. May be exposed to warehouse, truck or forklift noise.

EOE including Disability/Vet

The estimated pay range for this role is $135k to $140k, with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.

CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
- STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
- Legal-Aid Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Training and Development Opportunities

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).