Evaluation Specialist Sr
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Design and implement end-to-end evaluation systems to assess program impact, resource adoption, and learning outcomes for the VHA AI Education Hub using mixed-methods approaches including surveys, focus groups, and structured interviews. Oversee the generation and communication of performance reports to translate findings into strategic recommendations for Government stakeholders. Conduct secondary research and environmental scans to benchmark initiatives against comparable federal and healthcare programs, developing data-driven sustainment and expansion recommendations. Meet regularly to discuss evaluation progress, propose new assessment initiatives, and establish organizational priorities.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience designing and implementing program evaluation systems
- demonstrated expertise in both quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) in Evaluation, Public Health, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Education, or a related field
- Prior experience supporting federal agency clients
- ability to navigate government stakeholder environments effectively
- Ability to obtain and maintain VA network access and meet all VHA personnel security requirements, including applicable background investigation requirements for contractor personnel
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, now or in the future, in compliance with federal contractor employment eligibility requirements
- Demonstrated proficiency with evaluation tools and methods including survey design, focus group facilitation, structured interviews, and secondary/desk research
- experience translating findings into executive-level reports and strategic recommendations
Desired Qualifications
- Experience evaluating technology adoption, digital literacy, or AI/emerging technology training programs within a federal or large healthcare organization
- Familiarity with VHA or broader VA organizational structures, workforce development priorities, or health informatics initiatives
- Proficiency with data visualization or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent) to communicate evaluation findings to non-technical government audiences
- Master's degree in Evaluation, Public Health, Organizational Development, or a related discipline
- Knowledge of federal performance management frameworks such as OMB guidance, GPRA/GPRAMA, or HHS/VA evaluation policies that govern program assessment and reporting
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