Evaluation Specialist

Job Summary

Supporting the VA's Office of Suicide Prevention, the full-time Evaluation Specialist Jr. will design and implement evaluation systems to measure the effectiveness of elevated risk care management programs for Veterans, utilizing mixed-methods approaches such as surveys and focus groups to drive data-informed decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement comprehensive evaluation systems to assess program effectiveness and outcomes
• Conduct quantitative tracking and qualitative assessments to gather performance data
• Oversee the generation and dissemination of performance reports to VA program leadership and federal stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing and implementing program evaluation systems
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Health Policy, Research Methods, or a related field
• Prior experience supporting federal agency programs, preferably within VA or other federal healthcare contexts
• Ability to obtain and maintain a VA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential
• Demonstrated proficiency in developing data collection instruments and producing written evaluation reports for federal stakeholders