Is CDC Foundation a good company to work for as a Program Manager?

Program Manager professionals working at CDC Foundation have rated their employer with 4.4 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of CDC Foundation employees being 4.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Program Manager jobs at CDC Foundation now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Program Manager interview questions at CDC Foundation .

Does CDC Foundation pay Program Manager employees well?

Program Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CDC Foundation with 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 9.1% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Program Manager salaries and benefits at CDC Foundation .

How happy are Program Manager professionals working at CDC Foundation?

90% of Program Manager employees at CDC Foundation would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has increased by 1% in the past 12 months. Program Manager professionals have also rated CDC Foundation with a 4.7 rating for work-life-balance, 5.0 rating for diversity and inclusion, 4.9 rating for culture and values and 4.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CDC Foundation?

Epidemiologist (37) , Program Manager (24) , Covid-19 Case Investigator (21) , School Liaison (15) , Covid-19 Contact Tracer (14) , Communicable Disease Investigator (12) , Case Investigator (11) , Disease Intervention Specialist (9) , Program Officer (7) , Program Specialist (7) , Project Manager (7) , Public Health Nurse (7) , Senior Epidemiologist (7) , Regional Coordinator (6) , Communications Specialist (5)

What are the pros of working at CDC Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great" ((in 53 reviews)); "good pay and is completely remote" ((in 49 reviews)); "Has a good work life balance" ((in 18 reviews)); "They were communicative and it is a place of really nice people" ((in 16 reviews)); "Love it here Great Management" ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CDC Foundation according to real employee reviews?

"HR is lacking in communication, taking days to reply to emails." ((in 8 reviews)); "No job security." ((in 7 reviews))

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4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Judith Monroe

100% approve of CEO

97% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

5.0

Diversity and inclusion

4.9

Culture and values

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.2

Career opportunities

Program Manager employees have rated CDC Foundation with 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Program Manager professionals have an excellent working experience there. CDC Foundation is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Program Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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16 reviews

5.0

6 Mar 2026

Great place to work

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Leadership is good with communication

Cons

None, happy with my experience

CDC Foundation Response

1mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your contributions to the CDC Foundation. We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience and found our leadership communication to be strong. Creating a supportive and transparent environment is a priority for us, and it’s great to know that came through during your time here. Wishing you continued success in your career, and thank you again for being part of our mission.

5.0

14 Aug 2025

Great opportunity

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great opportunity to work on special projects as a public health contractor.

Cons

None. I wish the government would invest more into this nonprofit!

CDC Foundation Response

8mo

Thank you for your positive feedback and for the important work you contributed during your time with the CDC Foundation. We're glad you found the opportunity meaningful and appreciated your role in supporting public health initiatives. Wishing you all the best in your continued professional journey, and thank you again for being part of our mission. The CDC Foundation

5.0

1 Nov 2024

Great foundation

Program manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The best reason to work at this foundation is the people. They really care about the impact.

Cons

Turn around to full time takes quite a while.

CDC Foundation Response

Thank you for your positive feedback and for your ongoing dedication to the CDC Foundation. We're glad to hear that the people and the meaningful impact of our work stand out as highlights of your experience with us. We acknowledge your observation regarding the time required to transition to full-time roles. We continually strive to optimize our processes to better meet the expectations and career aspirations of our team members. Thank you for being a valued member of our team, and we look forward to continuing our impactful work together.

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