Remote Junior Program Evaluation Analyst

ARA Career; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Junior Program Evaluation Specialist to support a multi-disciplinary team in data analysis, business intelligence, and decision support for DHS initiatives.

You will help develop logic models, collect data, and perform basic analyses under supervision, enabling evidence-based policy decisions. This hybrid, full-time role requires a US citizen able to obtain DHS suitability, with 2–4 years of experience (or a master’s with 0–2 years).

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of program evaluation, social science research, or performance measurement.
• Able to obtain and maintain DHS Suitability.
• Interest in homeland security, science and technology, or applied research environments.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.
• Flexibility to know when other methods may be appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing evaluation plans aligned with Evidence Act and DHS policies.
• Support creation of logic models, theories of change, and performance metrics.
• Conduct foundational data collection and validation activities.
• Perform entry-level qualitative and quantitative analyses under supervision.
• Prepare draft summaries, visualizations, and findings for internal review.
• Help track evaluation tasks, timelines, and documentation across projects.
• Ensure compliance with DHS data governance, privacy, and information security.
• Participate in learning agenda activities and compile evidence inventories.

Skills

Foundational knowledge of program eval

Data collection & organization

Interest in homeland security & R&D

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Flexibility in methods

US citizenship eligible for DHS Suit

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Junior Program Evaluation Specialist to support a multi-disciplinary team in data analysis, business intelligence, and decision support for DHS initiatives.

You will help develop logic models, collect data, and perform basic analyses under supervision, enabling evidence-based policy decisions. This hybrid, full-time role requires a US citizen able to obtain DHS suitability, with 2–4 years of experience (or a master’s with 0–2 years).