Director of Programs

Director of Programs

Remote/Remote-Hybrid | 30 Hours per Week

Make an Impact. Build Strong Programs. Help Shape a More Inclusive Florida.

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is seeking an accomplished Director of Programs to help advance initiatives that improve opportunities, services, and outcomes for Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

This is an opportunity for a seasoned professional who enjoys taking important initiatives from idea to implementation—developing programs, managing contracts, evaluating results, collaborating with partners, and ensuring that resources are used effectively to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Reporting to the Chief of Programs & Research, the Director of Programs will manage assigned initiatives resulting from the Council’s five-year state plan, ensuring projects are successfully developed, implemented, and managed within established budgets, timelines, contractual requirements, and Council policies.

What You'll Do

In this role, you'll combine program development, contract management, evaluation, and relationship building. Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and developing innovative project ideas and proposals aligned with the Council’s state plan.
• Developing Invitations for Proposals (IFPs), sole-source procurements, and bids for Council initiatives.
• Developing, negotiating, and managing contracts with selected providers.
• Serving as the primary Contract Manager and providing technical assistance to help providers achieve desired outcomes.
• Monitoring deliverables, data, performance measures, and contract compliance.
• Evaluating program outcomes and maintaining accurate documentation for assigned contracts.
• Developing and supporting designated Council task forces.
• Preparing programmatic information for federally required Program Performance Reports.
• Managing special projects and other Council initiatives.