Senior Program Evaluation Lead - Remote, Data-Driven Policy

ARA; Alexandria (VA); A distancia; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

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Competitive benefits

Remote with occasional travel

Descripción de la vacante

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Journeyman Program Evaluation Specialist to join the CAD division as a Senior Evaluation Lead, guiding DHS S&T's evidence-building strategy, leading high-impact evaluations, and advising leadership on performance and mission value.

The role is remote with occasional travel to client sites, enabling collaboration across DHS components and interagency partners while ensuring compliance with DHS scientific integrity standards and delivering

Formación

• Extensive experience leading program or policy evaluations in science, technology, innovation, or national security.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Bachelor's degree with 8-10 years of experience.
• Mastery of evaluation methodologies and ability to tailor approaches to RDT&E environments.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and strategic assessment skills.
• Demonstrated ability to guide executive decision-making using evidence and analysis.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead complex, enterprise-level evaluations of S&T research portfolios and innovation initiatives.
• Shape and refine Evidence Act requirements: learning agendas, evaluation plans, and evidence inventories.
• Provide strategic guidance on evaluation approaches for emerging technologies and pilot programs.
• Advise senior leadership on evidence-based decision-making, risks, and trade-offs.
• Oversee development of evaluation frameworks, performance indicators, and long-term impact measures.
• Communicate findings to senior stakeholders, including SES-level briefings and congressional materials.

Conocimientos

Program evaluation

Policy evaluation

Data analysis

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive briefing

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or PhD desirable

Descripción del empleo

Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) is seeking a Journeyman Program Evaluation Specialist to join the CAD division as a Senior Evaluation Lead, guiding DHS S&T's evidence-building strategy, leading high-impact evaluations, and advising leadership on performance and mission value.

The role is remote with occasional travel to client sites, enabling collaboration across DHS components and interagency partners while ensuring compliance with DHS scientific integrity standards and delivering