STATISTICAL ANALYST IV - Evaluation Manager

State of Colorado•Denver, CO

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Statistical Analyst IV serves as Evaluation Manager in the Technology and Data division of the Colorado Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Administration (BHA). The position provides practice leadership and general direction to a mixed-methods evaluation and data insights team, building the skills, practices, and capacity needed to design, develop, improve, and manage evaluation services for BHA. The role promotes rigorous and consistent evaluation methods, supports staff development, and uses communication and community-building to advance evaluation practice and inform decisions that improve behavioral health in Colorado. The position leads development and implementation of evaluation best practices, guidelines, standards, and resources. It advises on evaluation methods and processes, including defining measurable program goals, designing research methodologies, assessing measurement instruments, conducting quantitative statistical analyses, and using qualitative methods such as surveys, focus groups, and interviews. It also develops an evaluation talent strategy and coordinates with other practice and delivery leaders. The role coaches and mentors evaluation professionals, supports hiring and workforce development, and fosters an inclusive, psychologically safe, dependable, and continuously learning environment. It collaborates with BHA divisions and external agencies, organizations, and communities; communicates evaluation methods, findings, and program implications to varied audiences; and cultivates an evaluation community of practice. The position also develops learning strategies and curricula, promotes learning about equity, diversity, and inclusion, and may contribute evaluation methodologies and findings to professional journals.

Requirements

Eight years of relevant experience in applied mixed-methods qualitative and quantitative social science research, program evaluation, data analysis, research design and implementation, or a closely related field; alternatively, a combination of related education and relevant experience equal to eight years.
Relevant education may be in program evaluation, public health, community and behavioral health, sociology, applied social science research, statistics, psychology, or a closely related field.
Colorado residency is required at the time of application and throughout employment.
A standard background check and reference check are required.
If driving a state-owned vehicle is part of the job, a motor vehicle check may be required; specified positions also require a valid, non-restricted driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in program evaluation, public health, community and behavioral health, sociology, applied social science research, statistics, psychology, or a closely related field.
Mastery of best practices and demonstrated capacity in research and evaluation design, qualitative and quantitative methods, statistical analyses and modeling, including hypothesis testing and program effectiveness modeling.
Experience using or supporting teams using SQL, R, Python, and Tableau.
Understanding of health equity and social determinants of health, particularly as they relate to research and evaluation.
Demonstrated leadership capacity, including effective program and project management.
Experience successfully recruiting, supervising, and coaching employees.

Responsibilities

Provide practice leadership and general direction to a mixed-methods evaluation and data insights team, ensuring timely, clear, clean, and statistically rigorous products.
Develop and implement evaluation best practices, guidelines, standards, and resources for consistent, high-quality evaluation work.
Advise on evaluation methods and processes, including measurable program goals, evaluation research design, measurement instruments, statistical analyses, and qualitative research methods.
Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of evaluation approaches used to assess BHA-funded programs and services against BHA objectives.
Develop and maintain an evaluation practice talent strategy that supports staff growth and the maturation of evaluation practices.
Coach and mentor evaluation professionals; guide staff development, performance feedback, and career growth.
Oversee strategic hiring, development, and management of evaluation staff, coordinating with delivery management on staffing needs and resources.
Foster an inclusive, psychologically safe, dependable, and continuously learning team environment, including equitable and fair hiring and management practices.
Collaborate with other Technology and Data division practice and delivery leaders, BHA areas, agencies, organizations, and communities to promote sound evaluation practices and improve behavioral health outcomes.
Prepare and present written and oral reports on evaluation methods, results, findings, and programmatic implications for diverse audiences.
Build understanding of evaluation and how it produces actionable insights that drive better outcomes.
Nurture an evaluation community of practice to share lessons learned and established and emerging practices.
Develop learning and development strategies and curricula for evaluators across levels of experience; promote learning about equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly for traditionally underserved communities.
As appropriate, submit evaluation methodologies and findings to professional journals in public health evaluation.
Work with other practice leads to share best practices, tools, advice, and resources.

Benefits

PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Employer-supplemented Health Savings Account
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year, plus vacation and sick leave
State of Colorado Employee BenefitHub Resource Center
Employee Wellness program
Flexible schedules and training
Remote work arrangements for eligible positions
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program