Senior Public Health Policy Programs Lead

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

Job summary

ASM seeks a Senior Program Officer, Policy to lead high-impact public health initiatives, strengthening national partnerships and improving responses to emerging infectious diseases. The role convenes experts, shapes communications, and collaborates with CDC, ASM members, and partner organizations.

It provides programmatic leadership for externally funded initiatives with a grant-funded initial term. This position requires coordinating multiple projects, managing budgets, and mentoring team

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish goals and oversee portfolio in collaboration with CDC and stakeholders.
• Facilitate EWGs convenings and manage outputs/deliverables.
• Develop and execute a Communications strategy on behalf of CDC with webinar/blog topics.
• Plan, monitor, and report on program milestones, resources, and deliverables.
• Budget reporting with funders and grants team.
• Identify risks and mitigation actions; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality and schedule; conduct field visits or virtual meetings.
• Mentor ASM team members and contractors to build skills.
• Improve business processes for externally funded work.

Education

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

Master’s or PhD preferred

Job description

ASM seeks a Senior Program Officer, Policy to lead high-impact public health initiatives, strengthening national partnerships and improving responses to emerging infectious diseases. The role convenes experts, shapes communications, and collaborates with CDC, ASM members, and partner organizations.

It provides programmatic leadership for externally funded initiatives with a grant-funded initial term. This position requires coordinating multiple projects, managing budgets, and mentoring team