Program Evaluator - State & Local Outcomes (Human Services / BH / Justice)

Qualifications

• 7+ years in program evaluation, applied social science, public policy, or outcomes research for government or public consulting
• Direct experience evaluating state/local human services, behavioral health, justice, or family programs
• Proficient in creating logic models, evaluation frameworks, and performance measures
• Strong mixed-methods design and communication skills for non-technical audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively on project-based assignments, with remote flexibility and occasional travel

Responsibilities

• Design and lead evaluations for human-services and behavioral-health programs
• Build logic models and evaluation plans for agency accountability
• Analyze data and report outcomes for program leaders
• Conduct interviews, site visits, and document reviews as needed
• Translate findings into actionable recommendations
• Support proposals with evaluation methods and past-performance narratives
• Coordinate with subject matter experts across program types

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility with occasional travel
• Engagement based on project needs, not speculative staffing
• Opportunity to influence public policy and program effectiveness
• Collaboration with diverse teams in the public sector
• Access to professional development in evaluation methodologies