Program Evaluation Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

Applied-Research-Associates,-Inc; Alexandria (VA); A distancia; USD 100.000 - 133.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Journeyman Program Evaluation Specialist to support a multi-disciplinary team providing data analysis, business intelligence, operations research, and decision support across the DHS mission space.

This role independently designs and conducts evaluations supporting DHS S&T’s portfolio of research, technology development, and operational capability programs.

Formación

• Demonstrated experience designing and conducting program or policy evaluations.
• Misty be a US Citizen.
• Bachelor s degree with 5-7 years of experience.
• Strong data analysis skills and familiarity with evaluation software or tools.
• Ability to translate complex findings into actionable recommendations.
• Experience with stakeholder engagement in a technical or operational environment.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to know when other methods may be appropriate.
• Masters degree or PhD with 3-5 years of experience.
• Knowledge of DHS S&T mission areas, federal RDT&E lifecycles, and technology transition metrics.
• Experience developing evaluation plans required under the Evidence Act (annual evaluation plans, capacity assessments, program reviews).

Responsabilidades

• Lead evaluation design for select S&T programs in alignment with the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act (Evidence Act) and DHS Evaluation Policy 102-06.
• Develop evaluation questions, methodologies, data collection instruments, and analysis plans.
• Conduct mixed-methods analyses (statistical analysis, qualitative coding, case studies, cost-effectiveness assessments).
• Develop performance metrics tailored to RDT&E programs and technology transition pathways.
• Produce high-quality evaluation reports, briefings, dashboards, and data visualizations for leadership.
• Work with program managers to identify evidence gaps and shape learning agendas.
• Provide recommendations that inform investment decisions, project prioritization, and program improvement.
• Manage contractor support and coordinate with research partners, laboratories, and DHS operational components.
• Ensure ethical, privacy, and security compliance related to DHS-sensitive data and operational information.

Conocimientos

Program evaluation

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Educación

Bachelors degree with 5-7 years of experience

Masters degree or PhD with 3-5 years of experience

Descripción del empleo

The Capabilities, Analysis and Development (CAD) division of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) has an outstanding opportunity for a Journeyman Program Evaluation Specialist to support a multi-disciplinary team providing data analysis, business intelligence, operations research, and decision support across the DHS mission space.

This role independently designs and conducts evaluations supporting DHS S&T’s portfolio of research, technology development, and operational capability programs.