Senior Evaluation Associate

Job Title: Senior Evaluation Associate Seeking:Senior Evaluation Associate experienced in applied research. This person will support evaluation designs, monitor fieldwork, analyze data and develop reports with actionable recommendations.DCGis a specialized, evidence-based communications and research firm focused on supporting federal clients with strategic public relations, marketing, outreach, and research and analysis services. With more than 14 years of experience dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in support of federal government campaigns, our focus is to deliver comprehensive communications services through cutting-edge technologies that enrich the lives of Americans.Why DCG?Our mission-driven work has covered critical topics like human trafficking awareness, mental health stigma reduction, suicide prevention, ending homelessness, veteran health, transportation safety, small business resources, public diplomacy, to name a few. We believe smart communications has the power to change lives and this work is our passion.Position Overview:As a Senior Evaluation Associate, you will support a dynamic team supporting the Department of State. Must have the passion for the power of evaluation and organizational skills to support multiple projects.Location:Fully RemoteKey Responsibilities:

Analyze multiple data sources on various projects to develop processes, surface findings, and develop recommendations for improvements to existing evaluation projects.

Standardize data analysis, structure, and cleaning in R programming language.

Support evaluation design, including theoretical frameworks, evaluation plans, recruitment guides, discussion guides, questionnaires, and internal clearance and approval documents.

Support international and multi-national applied research and evaluation work, including mixed methods approaches and utilizing various methodologies, including quasi-experimental designs.

Coordinate with fieldwork subcontractors and clients and manage projects through their life cycle from start-up and design phases through data collection and analysis.

Required Qualifications:

Education/Experience:A bachelor’s degree and at least six (6) years of relevant professional experience, specifically in using R language in evaluation projects, or at least four (4) years of relevant professional experience and a master’s degree.

Skills:

An aptitude for analytical thinking, synthesizing large amounts of data into insightful analysis and recommendations.

Hands-on practical experience managing and manipulating complicated and sometimes unformatted datasets with statistical analysis tools using R programming.

Executing and contributing to analysis plans that outline data cleaning steps and statistical analyses.

Experience with primary data collection using quantitative and evaluation methods.

Excellent and concise writing, analysis, and presentation skills with the ability to present data clearly and concisely.

Interest and experience in international affairs and public diplomacy.

Prior experience in overseeing or carrying out fieldwork, prior moderation, and interviewing is a plus.

English fluency required knowledge and fluency in additional languages is a plus.

Solution-oriented approach to address and learn from real-world challenges/risks.

Organizational skills, including time management, multi-tasking, and effective and efficient project management.

Proactive verbal and clear written communication and presentation skills, including the ability to effectively draft reports and communicate with clients and team members

Experience working independently with a willingness to collaborate across multiple teams and projects.

Attention to detail in executing data checks, analysis, and fieldwork oversight.

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Benefits Snapshot:

A range of comprehensive healthcare plans, encompassing medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with group life coverage. The firm covers 60% of the premium cost for employees and all dependents.

401(k) retirement plan with a fully vested 4% corporate match

Annual monetary supplement toward mental and physical wellbeing, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

100% Paid Family Bonding for all new parents (including adoption), in addition to STD/LTD

$1000 family expansion benefit to offset costs often uncovered with medical plans: fertility treatment, adoption, and surrogacy.

Generous paid time off including 11 paid federal holidays annually.

Annual $1600 professional development stipend

$300 annual cash benefit to be used on a variety of wellness perks such as massage, gym memberships, equipment, and more.

DCG Communications is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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