Program Manager of Standards

The North American Association of Central Cancer Registries (NAACCR) is seeking qualified candidates for a Program Manager of Standards. This is a full-time salaried, exempt position, with the opportunity to work remotely or in-person in Springfield, IL. Some travel is required.

Position Summary and Responsibilities

The Program Manager of Standards supports NAACCR’s standardization efforts, including developing and promoting uniform data standards and establishing best practices, standards, and guidelines for central cancer registry operations. Acts as liaison with professional organizations, regulatory/government groups, standards organizations, and the broader cancer surveillance community. Position responsibilities include:

• Provides professional support and subject matter expertise for the activities of the NAACCR Standardization and Registry Development Steering Committee (SRD SC) and other related committees, work groups, and task forces involved in data standardization and establishing standards and guidelines for registry operations.
• Works with the SRD SC and other stakeholders to develop and promote efficient and effective registry standards.
• Supports the annual change management process for NAACCR data standards. Serves as a liaison between the Mid-Level Tactical Group and NAACCR technical work groups to ensure coordination and effective communication.
• Coordinates and manages the standards development and implementation schedules in consultation with relevant NAACCR leadership and volunteers. Monitors compliance with established schedule.
• Oversees the Implementation Guidelines Task Force and ensures implementation guidelines and other resources are made available by established deadlines.
• Establishes relationships with central registries, professional associations, national and international stakeholders, vendors, standards development organizations, national government groups, and opinion leaders to advance the NAACCR standards.
• Communicates implementation plans and status to staff, NAACCR leadership, and membership on a regular basis.
• Works with the NAACCR Program Manager of Informatics and Registry Development to establish recognition for NAACCR as a terminology standard in the informatics industry and to ensure NAACCR data standards are developed to facilitate interoperability with other health data standards.
• Provides expertise and creates training materials involving cancer registration standards, guidelines, and implementation.
• Represents NAACCR as an active member of outside technical groups.
• Provides support for NAACCR initiatives related to standards.
• Participates in other activities that contribute toward the development of NAACCR and the cancer surveillance community.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field or equivalent work experience is required. Must be a certified Oncology Data Specialist (ODS) in good standing with the National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA). Minimum of 5 years of cancer registry experience; background in hospital and central cancer registries preferred. Project management experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of cancer registry and surveillance standards, developing standard vocabularies, and cancer registry operations. Must have excellent interpersonal communication (listening, written, and oral) skills and the ability to present publicly to a wide variety of audiences.

Starting salary is commensurate with experience and determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NAACCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NAACCR provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. NAACCR prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any protected characteristic.

About NAACCR

Established in 1987, the North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, Inc. (NAACCR, Inc.), is a professional organization that develops and promotes uniform data standards for cancer registration; provides education and training; certifies population-based registries; aggregates and publishes data from central cancer registries; and promotes the use of cancer surveillance data and systems for cancer control and epidemiologic research, public health programs, and patient care to reduce the burden of cancer in North America.

NAACCR, Inc. serves as a collaborative umbrella organization for central cancer registries, governmental agencies, professional associations, and private groups in North America are interested in enhancing the quality and use of cancer registry data. All central cancer registries in the United States and Canada are members. In the face of a shifting cancer surveillance landscape, in which the field is experiencing shifts in funding, operations, technology, and beyond, NAACCR serves as a leader in driving and managing this change for its member registries.