Senior Evaluation Analyst

Summary

Join Altarum Institute's Population Health Division as a remote Senior Evaluation Analyst! You'll leverage your expertise in statistics, equitable evaluation, and data visualization to support projects focused on improving the health of disenfranchised populations, particularly in sexual and reproductive health and maternal and child health. This role involves leading evaluation design, conducting complex analyses, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with clients. You'll contribute to business development and disseminate research findings through various channels. The ideal candidate possesses a Master's degree in a relevant field and at least eight years of experience in program evaluation. Altarum offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Health Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Data Science, or related field with relevant specialized training in evaluation
• At least eight (8) years of directly related experience in conducting complex analyses and program evaluation
• Strong analytical/critical thinking skills and knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation methods and design
• Proficiency in all basic office software applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Proficiency in statistical programs (including SAS and SPSS)
• Experience designing and producing effective data visualizations including Tableau dashboards
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and experience in development and management of large, complex datasets, including quality assurance
• Ability to gather and analyze available data/information and draw logical conclusions
• Proficient written communication skills with ability to develop technical reports that effectively communicate findings
• At this time we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship
• Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract
• Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager
• Employees working remotely must have a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions with a mobile device that allows for productive and efficient conduct of business

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of evaluation and research study design and manage quantitative and qualitative projects
• Apply advanced statistical knowledge to the design of surveys, collection, processing, and analysis of data, and interpretation of results
• Apply principles of health equity in the design of data collection instruments, sampling approaches, and data analysis
• Set up data reporting system parameters for participant and outcome data
• Engage in learning conversations with program leadership and stakeholders on evaluation findings and recommendations
• Perform data validation studies and data analyses, including regression modeling, developing and running data queries and syntax in SPSS, SAS, and Excel, creating/updating documentation of analysis steps/audit trails
• Develop sampling approaches, including weighting data, conducting sample size estimates and power calculations
• Develop tools and templates, as needed, to conduct evaluation activities
• Use subject matter knowledge and experiences to formulate plans and manage project timelines and processes for completion
• Summarize monthly and annual progress and results for projects, using clear and concise written narrative, data charts, and effective visualizations
• Provide mentorship to and oversee the work of earlier career analysts
• Consult with clients and project directors to define need or problem and analytic solutions
• Oversee research, administer studies, evaluate results to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology of specific discipline or fields of specialization
• Lead efforts to disseminate research findings, including developing public-facing reports and peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and conference abstracts
• Support business development efforts, including contributing to proposal efforts and networking

Preferred Qualifications

• Content area knowledge and experience related to maternal and child health and/or sexual and reproductive health programs strongly preferred
• Experience evaluating policy, systems and environmental change strategies, community-based interventions, or social marketing/communications campaigns is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
• Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
• Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
• A flexible work environment and more!