Program: Grant Strategy & Impact

Department: Program Administration

Reports to: Senior Manager, Grants Strategy & Impact

Status: Exempt

Probation: 180 days

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Program Evaluator leads organization-wide evaluation efforts to strengthen impact measurement and data-informed decision-making. This role translates program data into actionable insights that inform strategy, funding, and continuous improvement. It builds a standardized and scalable approach to evaluation that improves consistency, efficiency, and organizational learning while advancing a culture of accountability and data use aligned with organizational goals and community impact.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Evaluation Strategy
• Design and implement logic models, evaluation plans, and performance frameworks aligned with program and organizational priorities
• Define outcomes and performance indicators in partnership with program and grant strategy teams
• Integrate evaluation findings into strategic planning, program design, and funding approaches
• Establish processes to track outcomes, strengthen data collection, and improve impact measurement

Data Analysis & Reporting
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, outcomes, and opportunities for improvement
• Translate complex data into clear insights that connect program performance to organizational strategy
• Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement
• Apply storytelling and systems to link data with impact, funding priorities, and organizational goals

Collaboration & Partnerships
• Partner with the Grants & Impact Strategy Team to align evaluation metrics with funder requirements and strengthen proposals and reports
• Collaborate with Programs, Development, Finance, Quality Improvement, and IT/Data teams to support data collection and planning
• Coordinate with data and research functions to ensure consistency in metrics, dashboards, and reporting
• Engage funders, government agencies, evaluators, and academic partners to support compliance and shared learning

Capacity Building
• Build evaluation capacity across teams through tools, training, and guidance
• Support staff in using data effectively by connecting evaluation concepts with program implementation
• Promote culturally responsive, equity-centered, and trauma-informed evaluation practices
• Foster a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement

Project Management & Infrastructure
• Centralize evaluation design, analysis, and reporting to improve efficiency across teams
• Manage evaluation timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional workflows
• Standardize processes and strengthen coordination across programs and departments
• Ensure ethical and compliant evaluation practices, including data governance and confidentiality

Relationship Management
• Build relationships across teams to align evaluation efforts with program and organizational needs
• Navigate competing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining focus on high-impact work
• Influence stakeholders without direct authority through clear communication and strategic insight
• Facilitate collaboration across diverse perspectives using strong interpersonal skills

QUALIFICATIONS
• Master's degree in public health, public policy, social work, sociology, or a related field or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of experience in program evaluation, impact measurement, or nonprofit or public sector evaluation
• Experience designing evaluation frameworks, including logic models and performance indicators
• Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data and translating findings into actionable insights
• Experience developing reports, dashboards, or data visualizations to support decision-making
• Experience supporting grant proposals or funder reporting through evaluation design or data analysis
• Familiarity with government or foundation funding requirements and evaluation expectations
• Experience with data visualization and analysis tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Excel, or similar platforms
• Experience with qualitative or statistical analysis tools such as NVivo, Dedoose, R, or SPSS
• Experience contributing to data systems improvement, integration, or governance efforts
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to manage complex problems and multiple priorities
• Ability to translate between data and program operations to drive actionable insights
• Strategic mindset with the ability to prioritize work and navigate ambiguity
• Effective communication skills, including presenting data clearly to diverse audiences
• Emotional intelligence and adaptability in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Strong relationship-building skills and ability to influence without direct authority

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working in a multi-program nonprofit or community-based organization
• Experience providing training to others on areas of knowledge or expertise
• Bilingual skills, particularly English and Spanish

Core Competencies
• Strategic Evaluation & Impact Design
• Data Analysis & Insight Generation
• Data Visualization & Storytelling
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement & Influence
• Organizational Learning & Capacity Building
• Equity-Centered Evaluation Practice
• Project Management & Execution
• Data Systems & Infrastructure Thinking
• Ethics, Compliance & Data Governance
• Adaptability & Strategic Thinking