Barbaricum is seeking an experienced Assessment Lead Subject Matter Expert to lead assessment, analytics, and performance measurement activities under the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Outreach and Digital Enterprise Services (MODES) contract. You will develop analytical frameworks, establish KPIs and methodologies, synthesize findings into decision-ready products, and advise Contract and Government leadership on trends, risks, and evidence-based opportunities to improve outreach, communications, digital, and community engagement outcomes.
Responsibilities:- Lead development and execution of analytical frameworks to assess the effectiveness of outreach, communications, digital, and community engagement efforts.
- Develop, implement, and analyze assessment tools, materials, and strategies designed to measure Outreach and Engagement performance and program effectiveness.
- Establish key performance indicators, assessment methodologies, and analytical approaches aligned with MC&FP goals, mission priorities, and engagement objectives.
- Analyze assessment data to identify trends, performance gaps, risks, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
- Synthesize findings into decision-ready products, including reports, briefings, dashboards, recommendations, and leadership-level assessment summaries.
- Provide feedback and recommendations based on assessment results to support evidence-based optimization of outreach and engagement practices.
- Ensure assessment plan data is collected throughout the engagement assessment cycle and accurately maintained for reporting and analysis.
- Coordinate with program and office stakeholders to analyze results, interpret findings, and use assessment outcomes to affirm successful practices and improve future outreach and engagement.
- Recommend and support implementation of appropriate changes to practices, processes, and content to increase alignment with the MC&FP mission and enhance program success.
- Maintain scientific responsibility for the development and maintenance of specialty assessment content, ensuring consistency with MC&FP goals and analytical standards.
- Review and update assessment materials, records, tools, and outcomes documentation as required.
- Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Strategic Communications Task Lead, and functional teams to ensure assessments advance organizational success.
Required Skills:- Strong knowledge of assessment design, performance measurement, statistical analysis, evaluation methodology, and data-informed decision support.
- Ability to design assessment tools, establish KPIs, develop methodologies, and translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
- Proficiency with statistical software, data analysis tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel functions used to organize, analyze, and present assessment data.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, assess implications, and recommend practical improvements.
- Ability to interpret, synthesize, and present data clearly to senior leaders, Government stakeholders, program teams, and non-technical audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise reports, briefings, assessment narratives, and decision-ready products.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external teams across communications, outreach, digital, community engagement, and program management functions.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, records management discipline, and ability to manage multiple assessment activities simultaneously.
- Familiarity with state and federal standards, federal program environments, and assessment practices supporting Government or mission-focused programs.
- Sound judgment and ability to advise leadership on trends, risks, opportunities, and evidence-based improvements.
Required Qualifications:- Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Business, Data Analytics, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience using statistical software, data analysis tools, assessment methodologies, performance measurement approaches, or program evaluation practices.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing assessment tools, KPIs, methodologies, analytical frameworks, and reporting products.
- Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, identifying trends, and presenting findings in a clear, actionable format.
- Experience supporting outreach, engagement, communications, digital, community, education, public service, or Government program assessment activities preferred.
- Experience working with diverse stakeholders to collect feedback, evaluate outcomes, and implement improvements based on assessment findings.
- DoD Secret Security Clearance.
