Senior Director: Programs, Research & Evaluation Strategy

Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

First Things First seeks a Programs & Research and Evaluation Senior Director to lead an integrated portfolio of program strategy development, implementation, and evaluation. You will guide research, data systems, and grant processes, while supervising Program and Evaluation Specialists to deliver measurable outcomes.

You’ll work with regional councils and state partners, translating research into policy and practice.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD) preferred with 3+ years of experience in relevant areas.
• Master’s degree with 5+ years of experience acceptable.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in program strategy and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Lead program leadership, strategy development, and implementation across early childhood initiatives.
• Oversee research, evaluation, and data systems to align with strategic plan and grant processes.
• Supervise specialists and provide technical assistance to ensure outcomes are measurable.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Stakeholder facilitation

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

SPSS

Job description

First Things First seeks a Programs & Research and Evaluation Senior Director to lead an integrated portfolio of program strategy development, implementation, and evaluation. You will guide research, data systems, and grant processes, while supervising Program and Evaluation Specialists to deliver measurable outcomes.

You’ll work with regional councils and state partners, translating research into policy and practice.