Education Program Evaluator (Level I and IV)

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and federal holidays

401K plan with matching

Tuition/professional development reimbursement

Job summary

A consulting firm in Silver Spring, MD, is seeking an Education Program Evaluator responsible for supporting NOAA's educational initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in evaluation methods and will aid in developing performance measures and reporting systems. This role requires expertise in education evaluation with varying expectations based on level, offering a competitive salary range from $80k to $140k depending on experience. Candidates must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience conducting evaluations of education programs (Level I).
• 8-10 years of experience conducting evaluations of education programs (Level IV).
• Experience with implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of NOAA's Monitoring and Evaluation framework.
• Develop performance measures and evaluation systems.
• Collaborate with Education Council Members.
• Manage web applications and conduct evaluations for NOAA programs.

Skills

Evaluation methods

Quantitative analysis

Qualitative analysis

Portfolio analysis

Survey techniques

Education

MA or MS in Education Evaluation or related degree

Ph.D in Education Evaluation or related degree (Level IV)

Tools

Knack database

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Education Program Evaluator (Level I and IV)
Location: Silver Spring, MD
Clearance Required: Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
Salary Range: Level I: $80k - $100k; Level IV: $120k - $140k
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

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Description: This is a position supporting NOAA's Office of Education (OEd) which provides advice and counsel to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere in matters pertaining to education. The office, in conjunction with the Education Council, coordinates educational activities across NOAA and develops NOAA's Education Strategic Plan and policy. These efforts help to ensure that NOAA's education programs and activities are based on NOAA science and support the agency's cross-cutting priority of promoting environmental literacy. The Office of Education directly implements and manages scholarship programs aimed at fostering American competitiveness in science by providing quality educational opportunities for the next generation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of NOAA's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework to monitor and report Agency-wide progress towards the implementation of NOAA's Education Strategic Plan.
• Provide expertise for the development of performance measures, evaluation systems, logic models, data collection methods, and reporting systems for formal and informal education efforts across the agency.
• Collaborate and consult with Education Council Members on improving individual program evaluation plans.
• Provide expert advice and support for the development of NOAA's Annual Education Accomplishments Report and for the five-year update of NOAA's Education Strategic Plan.
• Provide support to NOAA's education evaluation efforts continually informing best practices and latest advancements in the field of evaluation.
• Provide advice and guidance to NOAA's Director of Education and the NOAA Education Council to ensure that evaluation efforts are compliant with federal requirements for evaluation and performance management.
• Coordinate with inter-agency STEM education evaluation efforts and education evaluation efforts of other federal science agencies
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Level I specific tasks

• Lead and/or support internal M&E needs of undergraduate and graduate scholarship programs by developing M&E plans and data collection processes
• Draft or update logic model and logic model narratives, as needed, to outline program process, activities, measures, and outcomes
• Identify and analyze trends and barriers in the undergraduate scholarship application process by participating in scholarship application reviews and meetings, examining application responses, and analyzing application reviewers
• Design, revise, and administer scholarship program orientation and exit surveys
• Streamline process for updating and validating scholarship alumni status; clean and maintain tracking database
• Advise on process improvements based on evaluation findings; prepare presentations and reports to communicate findings and share results with internal and external audiences
• Represent scholarship programs at national conferences

Level IV specific tasks

• Conduct Implementation Plan consultations, analyze implementation activities, and deliver presentations of NOAA Education Implementation evaluation
• Plan and facilitate meetings with NOAA Education Council Monitoring and Evaluation Committee.
• Manage ~10 web applications using Knack database
• Represent NOAA at Federal Interagency Working Groups
• Conduct individual evaluation consultations
• Mentor evaluation associates

Required Skills/Education / Certifications & Qualifications

Level I: MA or MS in Education Evaluation, related degree, and 2-4 years of experience conducting evaluations of education programs; planning and implementing evaluation systems for large organizations or agencies; and with the development of logic models for education programming.

Level IV: Ph.D in Education Evaluation, related degree, and 8-10 years of experience conducting evaluations of education programs; planning and implementing evaluation systems for large organizations or agencies; and with the development of logic models for education programming.

All position levels must have:

• Experience with portfolio analysis of diverse education program offerings including grants, educator professional development and training, and educational outreach programs
• Experience implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education
• Experience with design and implementation of various evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and analysis techniques.

About IBSS Corp.

Since 1992, IBSS, a woman-owned small business, has provided transformational consulting services to the Federal defense, civilian, and commercial sectors. Our services include cybersecurity and enterprise information technology, environmental science and engineering (including oceans, coasts, climate, and weather), and professional management services.

Our approach is to serve our employees by investing in their growth and development. As a result, our employees bring greater capabilities and provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to creating career development opportunities for our employees, IBSS is passionate about giving back to the community and serving the environment. We strive to leave something better behind for the next generation.

We measure our success by the positive impact we have on our employees, clients, partners, and the communities we serve. Our tagline, Powered by Excellence, is a recognition of the employees that make up IBSS and ensures we deliver results with quality, applying industry best practices and certifications.

IBSS offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage with a company-paid deductible, paid time off, federal holidays, a matching 401K plan, tuition/professional development reimbursement, and Flex-Spending (FSA)/Dependent Care Account (DCA) options.

IBSS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Please direct any inquiries to the HR department email at [e-mail].

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