Research and Program Evaluation Manager

Summary

Join Prison Fellowship®, a leading Christian nonprofit, as their Research and Program Evaluation Manager. This role involves leading program evaluations, collaborating with stakeholders, presenting findings to senior leadership, and guiding a team of research associates. The ideal candidate possesses 5-7 years of experience in leading evaluation projects within a mission-driven organization, a bachelor's degree (graduate degree preferred), and strong data analysis skills. This remote position includes up to 20% travel and offers a competitive salary between $80,000 and $92,000. Prison Fellowship is committed to supporting employee well-being and provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience leading measurement, evaluation and learning projects preferably in a mission-driven organization
• Bachelor's degree required; graduate degree preferred
• Program evaluation and data analysis/interpretation expertise
• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and teams simultaneously
• Exceptional writing skills for developing reports, proposals, logic models, strategic plans, and presentations
• Comfortable presenting complex information to various audiences in a clear and concise manner
• Advanced proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proficiency in tools such as Excel (advanced functions), SPSS, R, or Power BI for data analysis and visualization
• Experience with Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Google Forms, or other tools for gathering and analyzing feedback

Responsibilities

• Lead new or ongoing program evaluation projects, including data collection, analysis, reporting, and the development of actionable recommendations for continuous improvement
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement tools to support performance measurement activities that inform decision-making
• Present evaluation findings and strategic insights to senior leadership to inform decision-making and program refinement
• Monitor trends, best practices, and innovations in program design and evaluation to ensure continuous learning and development among the team
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to a team of research associates to ensure high-quality work products
• Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement account funding
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
• Paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment