Research and Program Evaluation Manager

Prison Fellowship • Leesburg, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a driven and mission-focused Research and Program Evaluation Manager who will collaborate with stakeholders to monitor and evaluate programs and propagate learning to maximize program efficiency and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. The position requires maintaining an active relationship with Jesus Christ and supporting the ministry through prayer and actions. The manager will lead program evaluation projects, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and developing recommendations for improvement. They will also collaborate with stakeholders to implement performance measurement tools, present findings to senior leadership, and monitor trends and best practices in program design and evaluation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience leading measurement, evaluation and learning projects preferably in a mission-driven organization
• 5-7 years of professional experience working with program leaders on developing and monitoring KPIs
• Bachelor's degree required
• Program evaluation and data analysis/interpretation expertise
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and teams simultaneously
• Exceptional writing skills for developing reports, proposals, logic models, strategic plans, and presentations
• Comfortable presenting complex information to various audiences in a clear and concise manner
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel (advanced functions), SPSS, R, or Power BI for data analysis and visualization
• Experience with Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, or other tools for gathering and analyzing feedback

Nice To Haves

• graduate degree preferred
• Experience creating dashboards and using tools to support automated reporting a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
• Lead new or ongoing program evaluation projects, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and the development of actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement tools to support performance measurement activities that inform decision-making
• Present evaluation findings and strategic insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making and program refinement
• Monitor trends, best practices, and innovations in program design and evaluation to ensure continuous learning and development among the team

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• retirement account funding
• flexible spending accounts
• paid maternity and parental leave benefits
• paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior