Role OverviewThe Regional Deputy Director leads strategy and program implementation for an assigned portfolio of states, working closely with colleagues in Operations and subject matter experts in Communications, Program Evaluation & Knowledge Management, and Legal & Policy. This role adapts overarching program goals, strategies, and directives to local contexts and is accountable for the strategic work plan, budget, and outcomes across the portfolio.
What You Will Do
The RDD will lead a regional multidisciplinary team, develop and monitor implementation of a comprehensive state strategy, annual work plan, and budget, and oversee the design, negotiation, and implementation of sub-grants to state and local governments. They will also serve as the primary representative and senior point of contact for state and local government partners across the assigned portfolio.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have a deep commitment to racial equity and public health justice, with experience operationalizing these values through program design and technical assistance delivery. They will have demonstrated subject matter expertise in harm reduction, overdose prevention, and drug policy, and strong strategic thinking and analytic capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in public health, public policy, nursing, social work, healthcare administration, or a related field
- Minimum 10 years of directly relevant professional experience in harm reduction, overdose prevention, substance use, public health, behavioral health, community health, or closely related fields
- Minimum three to five years in a senior government staff position working for an elected or senior agency official
- Experience supervising and managing a team with diverse technical expertise to define and achieve common goals
- Experience providing technical assistance, capacity building, coaching, or programmatic support to external partners, grantees, or public sector entities
- Experience monitoring program implementation and using data, quality improvement, and/or evaluation findings to strengthen outcomes
Benefits
- Highly competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits
- Salary range: $135,000 to $150,000 USD
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