Evaluation Specialist 4

Oak Ridge Associated Universities•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Lead and conduct qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research for public health radiation-focused programs. Independently design and develop research protocols and methods for collecting, analyzing, and reporting research outcomes. Serve as an assessment lead and provide extensive technical expertise in health education, communication, guidance, radiological research, and evaluation activities. Develop project plans, conceptual designs, and procedures; analyze and interpret data; and prepare final reports, potentially including articles for publication. The role requires an established capability to conduct research using focus groups, in-depth interviews, surveys, or professional roundtables. Provide technical and project-management support for research activities, coordinate with clients and project leadership, and help ensure deliverables meet technical requirements and deadlines. Ensure research compliance with Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements. Maintain relevant research and project-management expertise through literature review, professional involvement, and training. This is a part-time regular position located in Atlanta, Georgia, with a salary range of $51.18–$75.30 per hour. Occasional travel is expected, approximately one to two trips per year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, a scientific, technical, education, or related field and 8 years of directly related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience performing the described duties may be substituted.
At least 8 years of experience developing and delivering government contract research and evaluation services.
Demonstrated project-management experience and oversight of radiation-related research and evaluation projects with limited supervision.
Extensive experience planning, developing, implementing, conducting, analyzing, and evaluating health preparedness and response research initiatives.
Extensive knowledge of public health, healthcare, and emergency management issues, strategies, exercises, and drills, including public health impacts and complexities associated with radiological/nuclear planning, response, and environmental hazards.
Experience managing risks associated with significant projects.
Experience managing multiple types of research projects and methodologies.
Extensive knowledge of public health and healthcare structures and goals, and public health and emergency management preparedness.
Proven ability to assess needs and plan and implement public health strategies, interventions, and programs.
Strong communication, writing, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Knowledge of federal public health agencies and their work in public health, emergency management, and preparedness.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree and 6 years of directly related experience, or a PhD and 3 years of directly related experience.

Responsibilities

Use formative evaluation techniques to lead assessment activities.
Provide expert recommendations and technical support for planning and implementing research activities.
Ensure the technical quality of research deliverables.
Serve as a technical contact for clients and potential clients.
Analyze requirements, including statutes and directives, assess their impact on project completion, and recommend alternatives to the Project Director when timelines are affected.
Develop project management plans, evaluation plans and strategies, research protocols, screeners, and moderator guides as needed.
Provide project management support for research projects and activities.
Coordinate with and assist the Project Director in securing project resources.
Identify timeline risks and recommend solutions to obstacles to the Project Director.
Interface with customers and staff to accomplish project requirements and deliverables.
Meet with clients to identify project goals and strategies.
Set deadlines and schedule major work activities.
Monitor timelines and report status to clients.
Ensure research projects comply with OMB and IRB protocols, regulations, and requirements; complete forms and support approval requests.
Maintain qualitative, quantitative, and project-management knowledge through current literature, research, professional organizations, knowledge of Presidential Directives, and training and development activities.
Support the Project Director and other leads in developing, implementing, monitoring, analyzing, and evaluating ongoing projects, ensuring audience needs are integrated into development plans.

Benefits

Legally required benefits.
Group health insurance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible positions.
Retirement plan contribution matching.
Disability insurance.
Group life insurance.
Travel accident insurance.
Section 125 reimbursement accounts.
Other voluntary employee-paid benefit and insurance offerings.
Telework, based on employee eligibility.
Paid time off (PTO).
Paid holidays.
Flexible work schedules or compressed work weeks.
Occupational health and wellness programs.
Employee Assistance Program.