Evaluation Analyst

Posted:
11/6/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Virginia, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Consulting

Job Family:

Research and Analysis Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking an Evaluation Analyst to join our Defense and Security Segment, where the individual will collect and analyze data about program activities, experimental/quasi-experimental design, surveys, qualitative research, and data analytics in support of organizational and mission goals, and support decision-making for large-scale programs within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading design and development of data collection tools

  • Leading evaluation planning, experimental design, and survey development

  • Leading design and development of data visualization and dashboard solutions to provide required analytics insights using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and/or Qlik

  • Developing and reviewing scripts for data cleansing and analysis using tools such as R and Python

  • Identifying and creating additional data visualization capabilities, as needed

  • Conduct analyses using advanced statistical methods

  • Ensuring data governance and quality assurance standards are met

  • Analyzing current process and identifying potential improvements

  • Working with team members to summarize and report on business process improvements to include gaps in current processes and initiatives to improve processes for an organization

  • Organizing and leading client meetings, including scheduling meetings; drafting and delivering agendas and meeting minutes; providing and archiving required documentation; and documenting, tracking, and following-up on action items

  • Summarizing and presenting information and reports to the team and make recommendations (both oral and written).

What You Will Need:

  • U.S. Citizenship and the ability to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a DHS Public Trust

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or a similar field.

  • 7 (SEVEN) or more years of study design, statistics, evaluation, or other relevant experience; Master's degree may be used in lieu of 2 (TWO) years of experience.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

  • Law enforcement experience

  • Experience leading teams focused on evaluation studies

  • Experience designing and implementing evaluation research projects to include identifying the problem statement or research question, designing logic models and outcomes, implementing the program, and gathering data, assessing outcomes and making recommendations related to viability and effectiveness of the program

  • Experience with advanced statistics

  • Excellent organizational, prioritization, and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail

  • Experience developing new and re-designing existing processes to meet new and/or evolving business requirements

  • Ability to provide guidance and direction for specific projects or sub-tasks

  • Capability to manage multi-task projects

  • Experience analyzing and defining system requirements

  • Ability to facilitate meetings and present topics to diverse groups of functional and technical staff

  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction

  • Ability to anticipate and respond to management and client needs

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff within an organization


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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