Program Evaluation Specialist
Censeo Consulting Group•Washington, DC
•Hybrid
About The Position
We are seeking driven, thoughtful candidates with experience in program evaluation to support impactful initiatives for our Federal clients at the U.S. Department of State (DOS). As a Program Evaluation Specialist with Censeo, you will support quantitative and qualitative program evaluations for a key Department of State program. You will also work closely with DOS teams to enhance research and evaluation methodology.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (social sciences, public policy, etc)
- Minimum 5 years experience in program evaluation
- Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, STATA, R) and qualitative data analysis tools
- Experience working with federal agencies (experience with Department of State preferred)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and regulations governing program evaluations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with stakeholders
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field
- Program evaluation certification
Responsibilities
- Design evaluation approaches to address specific questions on program effectiveness and efficiency
- Conduct quantitative and qualitative evaluations to assess program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and highlight best practices
- Compare Exchange Visitor Program performance against similar domestic and international exchange programs
- Utilize statistical software and evaluation tools to develop models, analyze data, and interpret results
- Prepare comprehensive evaluation reports, summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations
- Regularly refine evaluation models and data collection methodologies to incorporate new insights and evolving trend
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions to complex challenges
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly through written reports and presentations
- Build and maintain strong client relationships, proactively identifying and mitigating delivery risks
Benefits
- paid vacation and sick leave
- flexible and remote work opportunities
- tuition and training reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
