Monitoring & Evaluation Analyst

Guidehouse Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility Stipend

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Analyst to provide technical and advisory M&E support to the Department of State. The role focuses on strengthening evidence-based decision-making for security assistance programs, notably FMF and IMET, across the Bureau’s portfolio.

The ideal candidate will review performance data, develop indicators, and craft clear written products such as assessments and country analyses.

Qualifications

• Active and maintained SECRET security clearance required.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5 years of relevant M&E experience including 3 years in security assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&E technical and advisory services to the Department of State.
• Review performance and outcomes of FMF and IMET initiatives and identify areas for improvement.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative program data to distill insights on trends, risks, and challenges.
• Develop fit-for-purpose monitoring frameworks with indicators and data-collection strategies.
• Produce written assessments, trip summaries, country-level analyses, and thematic reviews for leadership and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Department of State and Department of War partners to coordinate monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Support field-level monitoring, data gathering, and piloting methodologies.
• Contribute to evaluation design and facilitate participatory approaches when appropriate.
• Synthesize information to develop evidence-based recommendations and improve accountability.

Skills

Data analysis

Written communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Family : Operational Effectiveness Consulting

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Active Secret

What You Will Do :

• Guidehouse is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Analyst to provide M&E technical and advisory services to the Department of State. The M&E Analyst will help strengthen evidence-based decision-making for security assistance programs-particularly those funded through Foreign Military Financing (FMF) and International Military Education and Training (IMET). Your work will contribute to improving program oversight, transparency, and strategic impact across this Bureau's portfolio.
• Review the performance and outcomes of FMF and IMET initiatives, assessing how well programs align with policy objectives and identifying areas for improvement.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative program data, distilling insights related to trends, risks, implementation challenges, and opportunities for enhanced effectiveness.
• Develop fit-for-purpose monitoring frameworks, including drafting indicators, data-collection strategies, and verification approaches tailored to the specific program needs.
• Produce clear, actionable written products such as assessments, trip summaries, country-level analyses, and thematic reviews that inform leadership and program stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with Department of State and Department of War partners to ensure that program planning, monitoring activities, and evaluation efforts are coordinated and mutually reinforcing.
• Support field-level monitoring efforts, which may include gathering data, refining tools, piloting methodologies, and preparing findings for internal and external audiences.
• Contribute to evaluation design and implementation, helping shape methods, test data-collection instruments, and facilitate participatory approaches when appropriate.
• Synthesize information from documents, stakeholder inputs, and datasets to develop evidence-based recommendations and insights.
• Advance team processes and operational workflows, helping refine SOPs and internal practices that improve the Bureau's ability to track results and demonstrate impact.
• Engage in cross-functional discussions and planning sessions, providing technical input that strengthens the Bureau's monitoring, evaluation, and learning agenda.

What You Will Need :

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree
• FIVE (5) years of relevant monitoring and evaluation experience including THREE (3) years of experience in M&E activities for security assistance programs

What Would Be Nice To Have :

• Experience working with the Department of State
• Experience with military or supporting military security cooperation/ security assistance programs, and/or experience working with foreign militaries.
• Demonstrated research, analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills; capability to clearly and succinctly define problems and outline solutions
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience with technical writing or report production
• Experience facilitating multi‑stakeholder sessions
• High proficiency in excel

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back‑Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer-Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.