Senior Program Evaluation Specialist

Guidehouse•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves designing and implementing program evaluation and performance measurement activities for public health programs. The specialist will be responsible for collecting, organizing, maintaining, and validating program and evaluation data to support analysis and reporting. Key activities include analyzing and visualizing data using tools like R and Power BI, responding to data requests, developing reports and dashboards, identifying and refining performance indicators, conducting literature reviews, developing evaluation tools, and collaborating with clients and team members on monitoring and evaluation efforts. The role also requires leading client meetings and contributing to discussions on evaluation approaches, findings, and recommendations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
FOUR (4) or more years of relevant experience supporting program evaluation, public health research, data analytics, performance measurement, or related consulting activities.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal Public Trust; Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability are preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree
Experience using analytical tools for data analysis.
Experience using Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization platforms.
Understanding of evaluation concepts, logic models, performance measurement, and applied research methodologies.
Experience cleaning, managing, and analyzing structured datasets.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while working collaboratively within project teams.
Experience supporting projects for federal or state public health agencies (e.g., CDC, HHS, state health departments).
Familiarity with public health surveillance, program evaluation, data governance, and privacy requirements.
Experience developing Power BI dashboards and data visualizations for non-technical audiences.
Experience with SQL, Python, Tableau, or other advanced analytics and data management tools.
Experience supporting monitoring, evaluation, learning, or quality improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Design and implement program evaluation and performance measurement activities for public health programs.
Collect, organize, maintain, and validate program and evaluation data to support analysis and reporting efforts.
Analyze and visualize data using tools such as R and Power BI to support program monitoring, evaluation, and decision-making.
Respond to data requests from program teams, clients, and other stakeholders.
Develop reports, dashboards, presentations, and data summaries to communicate program performance, outcomes, and findings.
Identify, track, and refine performance indicators and evaluation measures aligned with program objectives.
Conduct literature reviews, environmental scans, and other research activities to support evaluation planning and implementation.
Develop evaluation tools, data collection instruments, and documentation.
Collaborate with clients and other team members to implement monitoring and evaluation activities and continuous improvement efforts.
Lead client meetings and contribute to discussions regarding evaluation approaches, findings, and recommendations.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend