Principal State Evaluation Manager – Program Director I/II

Oregon Health & Science University

. Lead CHSE’s large, multi-year state policy research and evaluation contracts .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $105,414 - $209,040 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex, mixed-methods program evaluations and managing large-scale public policy projects. Proficient in research compliance, report writing, and stakeholder engagement to advance healthcare equity.

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Program LeadershipMixed-Methods EvaluationResearch ComplianceHealthcare EquityBudgeting and Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Program EvaluationData AnalysisReport WritingStatistical MethodsProject ManagementBudgetingResearch MethodologyData ManagementQualitative ResearchQuantitative Research

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMentorshipCollaborationAttention to Detail

Industry Keywords

Health DisparitiesMedicaidIRBData Use AgreementsPublic PolicyHealthcare ClaimsDiverse PopulationsFunding and Financing1115 WaiversResearch Regulatory Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead CHSE’s large, multi-year state policy research and evaluation contracts
Oversee research methodology, implementation, and completion of state policy evaluation designs
Coordinate qualitative and quantitative research teams across evaluation components
Provide direction, consultation, and mentorship to analysts and research teams
Track analyses across teams and project life cycles, identifying and delegating coverage of analysis gaps
Hold final decision-making authority for project management and research oversight
Establish project timelines and deliver final products including reports, briefs, manuscripts, and presentations
Monitor timelines, review outputs, revise work, and ensure timely, high-quality results
Oversee research compliance, including IRB approvals and data use agreements
Oversee data collection, data management, and data analysis
Write, edit, synthesize, and coordinate high-quality reports, manuscripts, and presentations for federal and state agency review
Serve as primary contact for state agency sponsors and key stakeholders
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with legislative offices and agency leaders
Translate research literacy into decision-making interactions
Leverage Washington State relationships to generate and secure additional work
Contribute to government and private foundation proposals and RFP responses
Coordinate proposal work among principal investigators, faculty, analysts, and staff
Prepare project staffing plans and budgets
Serve on CHSE’s Strategic Research Governing Team
Help set center vision, annual objectives and key results, resource planning, and dissemination of findings
Mentor staff and potentially directly supervise staff
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

PD1: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and seven (7) years of progressively responsible program leadership, management, or administrative experience; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
PD2: Bachelor’s degree in a related field and eight (8) years of progressively responsible leadership, management, or administrative experience; OR equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Demonstrated accountability for designing and leading complex, mixed-methods program evaluation across a project life cycle
Experience leading and successfully executing high-profile, large-scale, multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects
Experience scoping, budgeting, and negotiating large public-policy evaluation contracts
Knowledge of health disparities and their causes
Expert ability to independently write formal reports and manuscripts
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadline
Proven ability to anticipate analytical issues, exercise sound judgment, and maintain thorough documentation
Exemplary communication skills and ability to present research findings to state policymakers and program administrators
Understanding of and commitment to research practices advancing healthcare equity
Ability to perform job duties with or without accommodation
Preferred: PhD with major courses in quantitative evaluation methods and health policy; mixed-methods evaluation training and experience
Preferred: Familiarity with advanced statistical/econometric approaches, including difference-in-differences, interrupted time series, and propensity scores
Preferred: Qualitative/mixed methods research experience
Preferred: Extensive experience managing and analyzing healthcare claims and administrative datasets
Preferred: Experience working with diverse populations and environments
Preferred: Deep knowledge of Medicaid, including state/federal roles, 1115 waivers, funding, and financing
Preferred: Deep understanding of research regulatory processes, including IRB and DUAs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible schedule around core hours of 10:00am-2:00pm PT
Welcoming, inclusive work environment
Distributed leadership and continuous growth culture
Reasonable accommodations available
Opportunities to learn and advance
Academic health center environment with research, training, hospitals, and clinics