Evaluation Advisor/Social Science Researcher (Entry to Mid-Level)

Washington - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23-08-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Competitive Innovations is seeking an Evaluation Advisor/Social Science Researcher. The Evaluation Specialist/Social Science Researcher will augment BPs (OPP/PRE) strategic performance and evaluation staff in fulfilling elements required by the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993 (P.L. 103-62) and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010 (P.L. 111-352) the Foundations for Evidence Based Policy Making (P.L. 115-435) (Evidence Act) and OMB Circular A-11 including assisting with designing evaluations formulating research questions researching programs and policies and developing metrics in addition to other social science research methods and activities.

Responsibilities:

Providing support to working groups in the development of new learning agenda research and evaluation activities. The contractor may be asked to research program design qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques results interpretation the development and monitoring of evaluations and the incorporation of methodological rigor and scientific integrity.
Providing resource materials on social science research and evaluation methods for performance and evaluation analysts.
Conduct needs assessments for the development of strategic planning and evaluation courses.
Supporting the completion or implementation of the Annual Evaluation Plan Capacity Assessment and Learning Agenda required under the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act.
Supporting PREs efforts to engage and support Department stakeholders (i.e. Performance Improvement Officer) in implementing strategic planning performance management and performance analysis initiatives.
Supporting other activities as required including known and emergent PRE day-to-day activities and reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelors degree in field related to social science research or evaluation and 1-3 years of related experience or Masters degree
Experience in assisting clients to develop program design monitoring and evaluation plans and/or Evidence Act deliverables.
Experience with developing and implementing components of evidence gathering such as research and fact-finding performance measurement policy analysis and/or program evaluation.
Highly proficient with standard software including the complete Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access PowerPoint SharePoint) and an ability to learn and work with other software as well as database applications.
Experience in tracking document flow and clearance processes and distribution of documents to appropriate personnel.
Familiarity with principles and practices of knowledge management.
Excellent writing skills for government and instructional materials.
Familiarity with formulating writing and implementing reporting mechanisms policies processes and procedures.
Experience in formulating and writing policies processes and procedures for management of the office.
Experience in developing reports with quantitative and qualitative data.
Ability to learn and work with database applications.
Demonstrated skills or knowledge of global internet access and research capabilities.
Experience in program administration operating procedures oversight and monitoring.
Strong timely and precise organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
Strong critical and creative thinking and analytical skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multitask in a high volume fast-paced work environment.
Strong ability to also have a flexible team-oriented approach to work.
Excellent ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues.
Ability to exercise personal and professional discretion in handling projects of a sensitive nature.
Exposure to U.S. foreign affairs agencies.
Experience working with federal government agencies.

Qualified candidates that are HUBZone residents (check your status here: Innovations (CI) is a technology partner and trusted advisor to government and industry customers with critical demand for information technology program management cyber security mission support and secure high integrity web-based solutions. Founded in July 1999 CIs dedicated professional team is committed to excellence persistence and agility in solving complex challenges and delivering innovative solutions. CI is a SBA HUBZone certified small business concern Microsoft Gold Certified Partner/CSP Kentico Gold Partner U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) prime and Navy SeaPort-NxG prime contractor.

Competitive Innovations LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin protected veteran status disability or any other classification proscribed under federal state or local law. If you are a qualified disabled veteran or individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system please contact our Human Resources Department at

Experience:
Manager

Providing support to working groups in the development of new learning agenda research and evaluation activities. The contractor may be asked to research program design qualitative and quantitative data collection techniques results interpretation the development and monitoring of evaluations and the incorporation of methodological rigor and scientific integrity.
Providing resource materials on social science research and evaluation methods for performance and evaluation analysts.
Conduct needs assessments for the development of strategic planning and evaluation courses.
Supporting the completion or implementation of the Annual Evaluation Plan Capacity Assessment and Learning Agenda required under the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act.
Supporting PREs efforts to engage and support Department stakeholders (i.e. Performance Improvement Officer) in implementing strategic planning performance management and performance analysis initiatives.
Supporting other activities as required including known and emergent PRE day-to-day activities and reporting requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelors degree in field related to social science research or evaluation and 1-3 years of related experience or Masters degree
Experience in assisting clients to develop program design monitoring and evaluation plans and/or Evidence Act deliverables.
Experience with developing and implementing components of evidence gathering such as research and fact-finding performance measurement policy analysis and/or program evaluation.
Highly proficient with standard software including the complete Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access PowerPoint SharePoint) and an ability to learn and work with other software as well as database applications.
Experience in tracking document flow and clearance processes and distribution of documents to appropriate personnel.
Familiarity with principles and practices of knowledge management.
Excellent writing skills for government and instructional materials.
Familiarity with formulating writing and implementing reporting mechanisms policies processes and procedures.
Experience in formulating and writing policies processes and procedures for management of the office.
Experience in developing reports with quantitative and qualitative data.
Ability to learn and work with database applications.
Demonstrated skills or knowledge of global internet access and research capabilities.
Experience in program administration operating procedures oversight and monitoring.
Strong timely and precise organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities.
Strong critical and creative thinking and analytical skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision and multitask in a high volume fast-paced work environment.
Strong ability to also have a flexible team-oriented approach to work.
Excellent ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues.
Ability to exercise personal and professional discretion in handling projects of a sensitive nature.
Exposure to U.S. foreign affairs agencies.
Experience working with federal government agencies.

Key Skills

Intelligence Community Experience
Python
Spss
Microsoft Word
R
Regression Analysis
Windows
Stata
Microsoft Powerpoint
Research Experience
Data Modeling
Writing Skills

Apply Now

About Company

Competitive Innovations

Cyber and IT SolutionsProtecting Your Assets & Minimizing RiskLearn MoreDigital Transformation21st Century IDEA CompliantLearn MoreMission SupportStrategic Mission AlignmentLearn MoreMicrosoft SolutionsCollaborate Better & Strengthen Mission ImpactLearn More Previous slide Next slide ... View more

View Profile View Profile

AI AutoApply

Apply to 100+ jobs with one click