Government Representative 2 – Quantitative Program Evaluator Posting #480-26

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Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Health benefits

Pension

Paid holidays

Job summary

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Applied Research and Evaluation, seeks a Government Representative 2 – Quantitative Program Evaluator in Trenton. The role oversees program evaluation projects using quantitative, quasi-experimental, and mixed methods to produce actionable findings informing child maltreatment prevention and family support efforts.

Requirements include a Master’s degree (PhD preferred) and three years of relevant full-time experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position.
• Three years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the position.
• Doctorate may substitute for two years of experience.
• Experience with evaluation studies using survey methods and administrative data is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage complex program evaluation projects using quantitative, quasi-experimental, and mixed methods.
• Lead evaluation teams of research and program staff.
• Review literature and communicate findings to supervisors.
• Develop research protocols and data collection tools.
• Oversee data collection, data management, and analytical files.
• Analyze quantitative data with regression and statistical software.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Research design

Project management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Statistical methods

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

PhD preferred

Tools

SPSS

R

Job description

Job Title: Government Representative 2 – Quantitative Program Evaluator

(Job Posting #480-26)

SALARY - $110,000 - $120,000

The NJ Department of Children and Families (DCF), Office of Applied Research and Evaluation (OARE) has an opportunity for a Government Representative 2 – Quantitative Program Evaluator, who under general supervision of a Research Scientist 1 or other supervisory official, conducts research projects or participates in functional programs; assumes appropriate administrative and scientific duties as delegated; heads complex projects and makes recommendations to the supervisor; does related work.

This position is located in Trenton, NJ and may be eligible to work remotely for up to two days in a calendar week.

SPECIAL NOTE: This position will independently oversee program evaluation projects for the Office of Applied Research & Evaluation with the goal of producing actionable findings to inform the prevention of child maltreatment and to strengthen families in New Jersey. This is a fast-paced office with over 30 research staff. This is a three year grant funded position with the possibility of extending after the three years. Anticipated tasks of this position include:

• Independently design, implement, and manage complex program evaluation projects using quantitative, quasi-experimental, and mixed methods.
• Manage and coordinate evaluation teams consisting of both research and programmatic staff.
• Review, summarize, and communicate findings from relevant scientific and national literature related to research projects.
• Design research protocols.
• Develop and maintain data collection tools, systems, and databases.
• Oversee and manage survey data collection and other field work, as needed.
• Maintain analytical files including programming code, analytical outputs, and tables with research findings.
• Oversee and conduct analysis of quantitative data using advanced analytical methods, including regression analyses, and statistical software packages such as SPSS and R.
• Engage with stakeholder groups to implement evaluation projects, interpret data, and develop recommendations.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders at multiple levels and with various backgrounds through presentations and written products.
• Supervise junior research staff.
• Contribute to scholarly literature through the publication of journal articles where appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in a discipline appropriate to the position. A PhD is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of full-time experience in a field appropriate to the position.

A Doctorate in a discipline appropriate to the position may be substituted for two (2) years of experience indicated above. Successful candidates will have strong problem-solving, project management, multi-tasking, and communication skills, enjoy working in teams in a fast-paced environment, and be passionate about conducting research with real-world impact. Experience conducting evaluation studies using survey methods and administrative data is preferred.

RESUME NOTE:

Eligibility determinations will be based upon information presented on the resume only. Applicants who possess a degree from a college or university outside the United States must provide an evaluation of one’s transcripts from a recognized evaluation service at the time of submission by the above closing date. Failure to do so may result in your ineligibility.

LICENSE:

Appointee will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The Department of Children and Families provides many employee benefits, including but not limited to:

• Alternative Workweek Program*
• Deferred Compensation
• Health, Dental and Life Insurance
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts
• Pension
• Telework*
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Benefit Leave (Vacation, Sick, Administrative Leave)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• *Pursuant to Department policy, procedures and/or guidelines

RE-EMPLOYMENT LISTS:

Applicable special re-employment list established as a result of a layoff will be used before any appointments are made.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS:

As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.

SAME APPLICANTS

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, you must submit any of the supporting documentation specified in N.J.S.A. 11A:7-13.3 along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.

UNIT SCOPE:

Any appointments made from postings which involve movement between unit scopes may result in a forfeiture of rights to any promotional list in a former unit scope. A complete list of DCF unit scopes can be found here.

RESIDENCY:

Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at https://www.nj.gov/dcf/stay-connected/employment-opportunities/index.shtml.

AUTHORIZATION TO WORK:

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. This position does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.