Policy & Programs Lead — Public Health

ASM; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Program Officer, Policy to lead high-impact public health programs with CDC and partners, shaping communications and advancing antimicrobial resistance initiatives.

The role oversees portfolios, EWGs, budgets, risks, and program evaluation, with a grant-funded contract of one year with potential extension up to five years, offering growth opportunities and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English required.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating working groups and convenings.
• Experience in grant- and contract-funded programs and compliance.
• Proven ability to manage complex program portfolios, budgets, and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals, objectives, and activities for assigned portfolio in collaboration with CDC and stakeholders.
• Lead management of programs/projects using project management principles.
• Facilitate EWGs, recruit and manage outputs and deliverables.
• Develop and execute a portfolio communications strategy on behalf of CDC.
• Monitor resources, milestones, and deliverables; report on progress and lessons learned.
• Provide program budget reporting in collaboration with funders and ASM teams.
• Lead risk management and mitigation for program delivery.
• Mentor ASM colleagues and contractors to build program design and procurement skills.

Skills

English fluency

Program management

Grant management

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven evaluation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Microbiology, or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

ASM in Washington, DC seeks a Senior Program Officer, Policy to lead high-impact public health programs with CDC and partners, shaping communications and advancing antimicrobial resistance initiatives.

The role oversees portfolios, EWGs, budgets, risks, and program evaluation, with a grant-funded contract of one year with potential extension up to five years, offering growth opportunities and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.