Program Evaluation Consultant

Posted:
10/17/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
McLean, Virginia, United States ⋅ Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Consulting

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting


Travel Required:

None


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

The Program Evaluation Consultant will support CISA’s Program Analysis and Evaluation branch (PA&E) in building a strong evaluation capability, enhanced analytical capacity, and expanded evidence base to support data--informed programming, policies, decisions, and resource allocations to advance the achievement of the organization’s mission and goals. Guidehouse provides expert knowledge and experience to conceptualize, plan, and conduct program evaluations, as well as other types of data analytics, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and data collection activities linked to CISA’s learning agenda and evaluation plan, long-term resource allocation effort, and additional identified analytical needs.


Primary Responsibilities:

The Program Evaluation Consultant will support program evaluation and data analytics tasks during the design, implementation, analysis, and report-writing phases, including providing project management and administrative support. They will have strong research, data analysis, communications, and administration/ project management skills.


What You Will Need:

  • US Citizenship and ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD Public Trust

  • Bachelor's degree

  • THREE (3) or more years of experience in program evaluation, data analysis, social science research, AND/OR data science


What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Masters Degree (e.g., Master of Public Administration or Master of Public Policy)

  • Experience communicating technical concepts to a non-technical audience

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to perform functional duties independently

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Ability to interact professionally and confidently with client leadership and executives

  • Attention to detail

  • Strong skills using Microsoft products to include Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

  • Experience working in program evaluation


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

  • 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

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


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