Evaluation Support Specialist (Entry to Mid-level)

Washington, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75 - 83

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Competitive Innovations is seeking an Evaluation Support Specialist. The Evaluation Support Specialist will augment the U.S. Department of States Bureau of Budget and Planning (BP) Office of Performance and Planning (OPP) Performance Reporting and Evaluation Divisions (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. This position is full-time and in-person. Located in Washington DC. The salary range is $75k-$83k.

Responsibilities:

Provide 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.
Provide 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.
Support the completion or implementation of the Annual Evaluation Plan Capacity Assessment and Learning Agenda required under the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act.
Support BP/OPP/PREs efforts to engage and support Department stakeholders (i.e. Performance Improvement Officer) in implementing strategic planning performance management and performance analysis initiatives.
Support other known and emergent BP/OPP/PRE day-to-day activities and reporting requirements (other activities as required).

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
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
Knowledge of the principles and methods applicable to researching analyzing and writing regulatory material and related issue/policy memoranda and interpretations
Familiarity with principles and practices of knowledge management
Familiarity with formulating writing and implementing reporting mechanism policies processes and procedures
Experience developing report with quantitative and qualitative data
Familiarity with program administration operating procedures oversight and monitoring
Strong timely and precise organization 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-pace 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 and/or international organizations

Competitive 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

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Provide 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.
Provide 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.
Support the completion or implementation of the Annual Evaluation Plan Capacity Assessment and Learning Agenda required under the Foundations for Evidence-Based Policymaking Act.
Support BP/OPP/PREs efforts to engage and support Department stakeholders (i.e. Performance Improvement Officer) in implementing strategic planning performance management and performance analysis initiatives.
Support other known and emergent BP/OPP/PRE day-to-day activities and reporting requirements (other activities as required).

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
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
Knowledge of the principles and methods applicable to researching analyzing and writing regulatory material and related issue/policy memoranda and interpretations
Familiarity with principles and practices of knowledge management
Familiarity with formulating writing and implementing reporting mechanism policies processes and procedures
Experience developing report with quantitative and qualitative data
Familiarity with program administration operating procedures oversight and monitoring
Strong timely and precise organization 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-pace 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 and/or international organizations

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