Chief Executive Officer

ABOUT NACDD

The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) is a member-based Association that improves the health of the public by strengthening state-based leadership and expertise for chronic disease prevention and management. NACDD’s core membership is composed of the 59 State and Territorial Health Department Chronic Disease Directors and their staff who protect the health of the public through primary and secondary prevention efforts and work “upstream” on root causes of chronic conditions.

In addition, NACDD unites 7,000 chronic disease professionals across the United States working in state, tribal, and territorial health departments; nonprofits; academia; and the private industry to promote health and reduce the burden of chronic disease. As a national, 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional Association, we advocate, educate, and provide technical assistance to inform programming and grow chronic disease prevention knowledge, leadership, and capacity.

• Flexible work hours
• Remote work environment
• Paid holidays
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Career growth opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid sick leave
• Paid volunteer time
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Long-term disability
• Basic life/AD&D
• Critical illness coverage
• Accident coverage
• Short-term disability
• Wellness activities

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the executive leader and primary spokesperson for the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD). Reporting directly to the Board of Directors through the Executive Committee, the CEO provides strategic and operational leadership for NACDD staff and contractors to advance the organization’s mission, strengthen performance and accountability, and guide NACDD through a significant period of financial and organizational turnaround, strategic realignment, and long-term sustainability.

In doing so, the CEO will clarify organizational priorities while maintaining and enhancing NACDD’s national role in chronic disease prevention.

The CEO builds and maintains strong relationships with NACDD members, funders, partners, and stakeholders, working closely with the Board to ensure transparent, timely, and accurate communication in support of governance and decision-making.

This role requires a leader with demonstrated experience in organizational turnaround and transformation; strong financial stewardship and business acumen; strategic decision-making and planning; comprehensive financial development, including revenue diversification beyond government funding; exceptional written and verbal communication skills; the ability to navigate complex federal and state public health landscapes; expertise in government relations and partnership development; membership relations and growth experience;

advanced people and leadership capabilities; and the ability to make sound, timely decisions in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.

• Serve as the primary liaison to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee; ensure timely, accurate, and transparent communication on organizational performance, financial health, and strategic progress;
• Partner with the Board to develop, execute, and regularly assess strategic priorities and organizational goals;
• Support effective governance practices, including committee engagement, decision support, policy compliance, and organizational risk oversight;
• Provide the Board with the information, analysis, and recommendations needed to fulfill its fiduciary and strategic responsibilities;
• Support Board development efforts, including identification, cultivation, and onboarding of prospective Board members in partnership with the Executive Committee and Governance structure;

• Establish and maintain strong internal systems for planning, execution, performance tracking, and organizational accountability;
• Define and communicate a clear organizational strategy with measurable priorities; translate…