Evaluation Technical Advisor

CDC Foundation

. Provide subject matter expertise on evaluation concepts and methods .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in program evaluation methodologies, including the ability to design and implement evaluation plans, collect and analyze data, and provide actionable insights. Proficient in engaging with diverse stakeholders and delivering tailored technical assistance to enhance evaluation competencies.

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Master's Degree In Public HealthMonitoring And Evaluation ExperienceQuantitative And Qualitative Data AnalysisCapacity-Building And Technical AssistanceCDC Framework For Program Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Evaluation DesignData Collection InstrumentsLogic Model DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementEvaluation ReportingEvidence GatheringProgram DefinitionIndicator IdentificationMonitoring Best PracticesProgram Measurement

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProject ManagementCreativityProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Public HealthSuicide PreventionVeteran CommunitiesAmerican Evaluation AssociationCapacity-Building

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subject matter expertise on evaluation concepts and methods
Maintain working knowledge of established evaluation frameworks and guidelines
Co-lead and design capacity-building and technical-assistance approaches for program grantees
Advise, partner with and coach grantees to strengthen ongoing program-evaluation competencies
Provide tailored technical assistance on evaluation plans, questions, frameworks and data-collection instruments
Supervise and support collection and analysis of program-evaluation data according to project work plans
Review and provide written feedback on evaluation deliverables
Oversee performance and impact evaluations for the capacity-building project
Represent the CDC Foundation and project team at partnership events
Participate in or lead special projects and other assigned duties
Travel for in-person trainings, site visits, partner convenings, conferences and dissemination efforts
Help design internal evaluation plans, conduct internal evaluations and translate data into action for continuous improvement
Collaborate with CDC subject matter experts, CDC Foundation project staff and funded veteran-serving organizations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in public health, public administration, community development, program measurement & evaluation, public policy or other related field
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a focus on integrating evidence building into upstream public health programs
Experience in suicide prevention and/or working with military and veteran communities is strongly preferred
Experience developing logic models, identifying indicators, designing and implementing data collection instruments and processes, and creating evaluation reports
Ability to conduct evaluation from start to finish, including stakeholder engagement, program definition, evaluation design, evidence gathering and conclusion
Proficiency with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies and monitoring best practices
Knowledge of or familiarity with the CDC Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health and the American Evaluation Association's Guiding Principles for Evaluators
Experience managing or overseeing capacity-building efforts, technical assistance, or advice and guidance through appropriate training and engagement with grantees
Ability to engage with, listen to and learn from a broad range of evaluation stakeholders
Ability to communicate clearly and positively with external partners and explain evaluation strategies and implications to non-technical audiences
Excellent interpersonal, organization and project management skills
Creativity, problem-solving, initiative, collaboration and ability to work independently and within teams
Demonstrated experience working with remote partners and teams
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing timelines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits offered
Up to 20% domestic travel may be required
Full-time employment
Immediate availability desired
Grant-funded limited-term opportunity contingent upon funding
Smoke-free environment
Relocation expenses are not included