AM&E / Assessment Specialist (Anticipated Position)

Navanti Group; Stuttgart; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Navanti Group seeks an Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Specialist to support a U.S. government client from Stuttgart, Germany (SOCAFRICA HQ). The role focuses on designing, implementing, and refining assessment frameworks to measure program effectiveness and inform decision-making.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5–10+ years in M&E, and active TS/SCI clearance. Must be able to operate in classified environments and translate complex data into actionable insights for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 5–10+ years in monitoring and evaluation or program analysis.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required prior to start.
• Ability to design and apply M&E frameworks and metrics.
• Experience with operational environments and data synthesis.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and refine assessment frameworks.
• Measure effectiveness of operations and investments.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Support campaign planning and resource allocation processes.
• Operate in classified environments and collaborate with DoD/USSOCOM contexts.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Data analysis

Operational planning

Synthesis of data into insights

Security cooperation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Python

R

Palantir

TRESTLE

G-TSCMIS

Job description

Position: AM&E / Assessment Specialist (Anticipated Position)

Location: Stuttgart, Germany (SOCAFRICA HQ)

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI (required prior to start)

• Note: This position has not yet been funded. We are currently soliciting resumes from interested candidates in anticipation of a contract award.

Background

Navanti is seeking an Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Specialist to support a U.S. government customer by designing, implementing, and refining assessment frameworks that measure the effectiveness of operations, activities, and investments across the African AOR. The specialist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to integrate qualitative and quantitative data to evaluate progress toward strategic objectives, inform resource allocation, and improve operational outcomes. The selected candidate will support both classified and unclassified analytical efforts, contributing to the development of decision-quality assessment products that provide clear insight into mission impact and effectiveness. The role requires the ability to operate at the intersection of data analysis, operational planning, and strategic decision-making, with a focus on translating complex information into actionable recommendations for planners and leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Statistics, or a related field
• 5–10+ years of relevant professional experience in monitoring and evaluation, assessment, or program analysis
• Active TS/SCI clearance (required prior to start)
• Design and implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks and performance measurement systems
• Develop and apply indicators and metrics (e.g., MOEs, MOPs) aligned to operational objectives
• Conduct program and operational effectiveness assessments to evaluate outcomes and impact
• Apply quantitative and qualitative analysis to synthesize complex datasets into actionable insights
• Operate within U.S. Government, DoD, USSOCOM, or Geographic Combatant Command environments
• Apply understanding of security cooperation, partner force development, or irregular warfare contexts
• Support campaign planning processes using effects-based assessment approaches
• Analyze and manage data using tools such as Excel, Python, R, or similar platforms
• Operate in classified environments (e.g., SIPR, JWICS)

Desired Skills And Experience

• Support operations or programs within the Africa AOR
• Assess security cooperation or foreign assistance programs
• Use DoD systems such as TRESTLE, Palantir, G-TSCMIS, or similar platforms
• Apply PMESII-PT or similar frameworks to structure environmental and contextual analysis
• Conduct stakeholder mapping, systems analysis, or network-based assessments
• Contribute to campaign planning, operational design, or resource allocation processes
• Develop and refine measures of effectiveness (MOEs) in operational environments
• Conduct data collection and validation during exercises or field engagements
• Deliver briefings to senior leaders (O-6/GO level) and planning teams
• Work within NATO or partner nation engagement environments

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) preferred

Equal Opportunity Statement

Navanti Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.