Legislative Council Program Evaluator

State of North Dakota; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Dakota is seeking a Program Evaluator to review legislative initiatives, plan and conduct program evaluations, and design data-collection tools. The role involves compiling data, site visits, and presenting findings with recommendations.

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, statistics, public administration, or related field; a master's is preferred but not required. Strong written and oral communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, statistics, public administration or related field.
• Master's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing legislative initiatives, program goals and program objectives.
• Planning and conducting program evaluations of state agency programs.
• Developing evaluation objectives, scope, and methodology.
• Designing data-collection tools, including surveys, interview procedures, and record review processes.
• Compiling, verifying, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conducting site visits to observe program operations and interviews with agency personnel and stakeholders.
• Drafting clear, well-organized evaluation reports presenting findings and recommendations.
• Preparing fiscal impact estimates of proposed legislation.
• Consulting with stakeholders, including legislators, public officials and employees, and private citizens and organizations.
• Delivering oral presentations and responding to questions regarding programs and program evaluations.
• Performing professional and legislative staff work for Legislative Management, the Legislative, and legislators.
• Performing other duties as directed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Bachelor's degree in finance

Bachelor's degree in management

Bachelor's degree in economics

Bachelor's degree in statistics

Bachelor's degree in public administration

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Essential Functions

• Reviewing legislative initiatives, program goals and program objectives.
• Planning and conducting program evaluations of state agency programs.
• Developing evaluation objectives, scope, and methodology.
• Designing data-collection tools, including surveys, interview procedures, and record review processes.
• Compiling, verifying, and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Conducting site visits to observe program operations and interviews with agency personnel and stakeholders.
• Drafting clear, well-organized evaluation reports presenting findings and recommendations.
• Preparing fiscal impact estimates of proposed legislation.
• Consulting with stakeholders, including legislators, public officials and employees, and private citizens and organizations.
• Delivering oral presentations and responding to questions regarding programs and program evaluations.
• Performing professional and legislative staff work for Legislative Management, the Legislative, and legislators.
• Performing other duties as directed.

Qualifications

A program evaluator must have a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, management, economics, statistics, public administration, or a related field. A master's degree is preferred but not required.

Candidates Must Be Able To

• Remain impartial and nonpartisan on all legislative matters.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality, work independently, and exercise sound judgement in decision-making processes.
• Work under pressure and manage multiple work assignments to meet project deadlines.

Experience in program evaluation, auditing, policy research, or a related analytical field is preferred; new graduates with strong analytical and writing skills are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.