Senior Research & Evaluation Specialist

West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of West Virginia in Charleston seeks an analyst to lead advanced evaluation work across multiple state programs funded by federal grants, focusing on performance measures, evaluation plans, and tracking systems.

The role conducts extensive research, develops data management practices, prepares reports, and collaborates with division directors, university partners, and peers across states to expand funding opportunities.

Qualifications

• Develop standards and procedures for monitoring and evaluation of multi-program operations.
• Inform division directors of deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Analyze and evaluate state and local programs; provide technical support of evaluation methodologies.
• Edit statistical data for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Assist with the development of reporting measures.
• Prepare tables, charts and written research reports of evaluation results.
• Write reports for publication.
• Conduct literature reviews and writes summaries of empirical research to provide context for research and evaluation studies.
• Engage in data management practices and prepares data for analysis.
• Participate in cross-state opportunities with peers.
• Develop relationships with partners, university peers and others to enhance engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards and procedures for monitoring and evaluation of multi-program operations.
• Inform division directors of deficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Analyze and evaluate state and local programs; provide technical support of evaluation methodologies.
• Edit statistical data for accuracy, completeness and consistency.
• Assist with the development of reporting measures.
• Prepare tables, charts and written research reports of evaluation results.
• Writes reports for publication.
• Conducts literature reviews and writes summaries of empirical research to provide a context for research and evaluation studies.
• Engages in data management practices and prepares data for analysis.

Skills

Evaluation design

Statistical analysis

Technical reporting

Data management

Report writing

Literature reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Sociology/Psychology/Political Science/Evaluation Research/Behavioral Science/Criminology or related social science

Job description

The State of West Virginia in Charleston seeks an analyst to lead advanced evaluation work across multiple state programs funded by federal grants, focusing on performance measures, evaluation plans, and tracking systems.

The role conducts extensive research, develops data management practices, prepares reports, and collaborates with division directors, university partners, and peers across states to expand funding opportunities.