Sr. Program Evaluation Analyst

American Heart Association • Dallas, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

This position can be home-based. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, fixed-term opportunity. Current funding will expire on December 31, 2030. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Five (5) years of experience designing and implementing both short-turn-around and long-term evaluation plans for health-related programs
• Five (5) years of experience creating and implementing data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches
• Five (5) years of project management and coordination experience
• Advanced knowledge of research design and methodology
• Ability to understand scientific communication (journals, briefings, reports, statistics, etc.) and to synthesize complex scientific/evaluation findings into reports or communications for both lay, business, and scientific audiences
• Comprehensive knowledge of public, community and population health models
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including representatives of priority populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products for project management purposes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Ability to travel up to 10% nationally with overnight stay

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree in Public Health or related area
• Three (3) years of experience designing and implementing evaluations for healthcare quality improvement initiatives
• Three (3) years of experience developing evaluation plans for programs implemented in healthcare settings
• Ability to creatively consider alternative solutions to tasks
• Interest in lifelong learning and opportunities for professional development and growth
• Proficient in software used for data management and statistical analyses (e.g. R, SAS, STATA) and qualitative analysis (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose)

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading implementation and outcomes evaluation activities performed by the Association’s Data Science and Evaluation Team.
• Responsible for conducting both large and small-scale evaluation studies to assess the impact, performance, and efficiency of programs and initiatives aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of ideal cardiovascular health.
• Develop and implements both short-turn-around and long-term evaluation plans for programs across the portfolio of Heart Association’s initiatives with minimal direction
• Independently and proactively manages all aspects of assigned evaluation projects, including collaborative coordination of project activities across multiple business units and external organizations
• Develops and implements data collection plans (using quantitative and qualitative methods) that secure buy-in from all key stakeholders (including the program implementer) and which optimize information-flow through the program life-cycle (planning, implementation, and evaluation) with minimal direction
• Writes sections of evaluation proposals for new projects
• Independently selects and adjusts standard study measures. Builds and implements surveys (paper and online). Leads quality control during data collection. Develops relational databases and data sets to enable data analysis. Conducts relevant statistical analyses on both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Independently produces written reports and presentations detailing evaluation background, critical evaluation questions, evaluation methods, findings, and recommendations
• Demonstrates risk management skills: identifies potential barriers to successful completion of evaluation deliverables and workplan and appropriately engages support from manager and other resources as needed to ensure quality of and completion of projects
• Leads development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and presentations based on evaluation studies conducted, including coordinating involvement with the Association volunteers; presents at scientific conferences and meetings

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution
• employee assistance program
• employee wellness program
• telemedicine, and medical consultation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year
• 12 paid holidays off each year
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees