Program Officer, Evaluation & Analysis
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Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
About Us
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is an independent nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010. Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. PCORI is committed to continually seeking input from a broad range of stakeholders to guide its work
Position Summary
The Evaluation & Analysis (E&A) Program Officer supports PCORIs organizational learning evaluation analysis and use of evaluation findings activities by designing implementing and managing assigned projects that help PCORI understand its progress and success in advancing its goals and improve programs and processes. Reporting to the Associate Director Evaluation and Analysis this role designs conducts and synthesizes quantitative qualitative and mixed-method analyses; develops results memos briefings reports and other products; and collaborates across PCORI to support data-informed planning decision-making and continuous improvement. PCORI is seeking to fill two vacancies: Program Officer 1 and Program Officer 2.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Contribute to organizational learning evaluation and analysis priorities by identifying emerging needs synthesizing relevant information and translating assigned priorities into evaluation questions analytic approaches and workplans.
- Design implement and manage assigned evaluation and analysis projects addressing organization-wide priorities cross-cutting topics major initiatives funding strategies core processes and distinctive aspects of PCORIs approach.
- Identify data needs limitations and quality considerations for assigned evaluation and analysis projects.
- Conduct coordinate and synthesize quantitative qualitative and mixed-method data collection and analysis to assess PCORIs progress outcomes contributions influence and impact in collaboration with other Divisions.
- Manage assigned project timelines workplans deliverables vendors risks dependencies and technical quality standards.
- Develop results memos briefings reports dashboards presentations and other products that support transparent communication and data-informed decision-making by leadership staff the Board of Governors and external audiences in collaboration with the Planning and Reporting Unit and other Divisions.
- Provide consultation facilitation and technical assistance to PCORI teams throughout the lifecycle of evaluation and analysis activities from question development through interpretation and use of evaluation findings.
- Mentor or guide junior staff and matrixed project teams as assigned.
Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above.
Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Required Skills
- Expertise in a range of evaluation concepts such as conceptual frameworks research design; data management and security; quantitative qualitative and/or mixed-method data collection and analysis techniques; survey design; and research ethics.
- Experience conductingformative and summative evaluations; process and outcomeevaluations to inform organizational learning and achievement of results or related activities (e.g. applied health research program monitoring literature reviews landscape analyses).
- Ability to think broadly and strategically connect dots and see the big picture; synthesize complex information and focus quickly on the essence of an issue; support use of evaluation findings by identifying actionable implications; and communicating findings clearly to varying audiences.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively manage multiple priorities adapt to changing needs and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written verbal and presentation skills for tailored dissemination in accurate and accessible language to reach internal and external audiences. Proficiency with PowerPoint required.
- Familiarity with the healthcare delivery system and the roles of various stakeholders. Broad familiarity with and interest in diverse areas of health services and/or medical research.
- Experience leading research and evaluation projects managing project teams budgets and vendors and contributing strategic input to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
- Outstanding interpersonal teamwork and facilitation skills; collegial energetic able to develop productive relationships within the Unit and Division and across the organization and guide groups toward shared objectives.
- Strong project management skills including attention to detail sound judgment flexibility and comfort navigating ambiguity competing priorities organizational change and matrixed teams. Familiarity with project management tools such as Asana preferred.
- Experience developing clear data visualizations dashboards performance metrics or other analytic products that support interpretation and decision-making. Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools such as Excel or Tableau preferred.
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative analysis platforms such as Qualtrics Stata and preferred.
- Familiarity with AI and data management tools for potential use in research and evaluation a plus.
Required Experience
- Program Officer 1: Doctoral degree preferred in a field relevant to patient-centered outcomes research evaluation health services research epidemiology sociology psychology health policy health education or a related discipline plus minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience; OR masters degree in a relevant field plus at least five (5) years of relevant experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.
- Program Officer 2: Doctoral degree preferred in a field relevant to patient-centered outcomes research evaluation health services research epidemiology sociology psychology health policy health education or a related discipline plus minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience; OR masters degree in a relevant field plus at least seven (7) years of relevant experience demonstrating increasing responsibility.
- Experience in applied health research program monitoring and evaluation organizational learning or a funding organization/agency is preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Range:
Program Officer 1: $120000 - $130000
Program Officer 2: $145000 - $155000
The above range represents the salary range expected for the position; however final offers are based on several factors such as the positions responsibilities; the candidates experience education and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect eligible employees may participate in PCORI-sponsored medical dental vision and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employees eligible dependents.
Conflict of Interest.
PCORI wants to ensure that prospective employees are aware of its conflict-of-interest policies so that employment deliberations take into consideration this aspect of PCORI employment. PCORI requires all PCORI employees to disclose upon commencement of their employment and on an annual basis all individual and close relatives financial business and personal association with the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing ones decisions relating to PCORI. All disclosures made by employees are made publicly available on PCORIs website. Disclosures must include all financial and business and personal associations with any health or healthcare-related organizations and include all associations with any other organizations that have the potential to bias or that have the appearance of biasing ones decisions relating to PCORI including but not limited to vendors or other third parties with whom PCORI has a contract or that PCORI has funded. For more information please visit
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About Company
PCORI funds comparative clinical effectiveness research that helps patients, caregivers, and clinicians make better-informed healthcare decisions.
