Senior Program Evaluation Specialist

Job overview

The Senior Program Evaluation Specialist is a remote role with occasional travel to client and potential evaluation sites; the client offices are at DHS’ St. Elizabeth campus in Washington, D.C. The listing location is Alexandria, VA. Compensation is $120,000–$160,000 per year. The role supports ARA’s Capabilities, Analysis and Development division and DHS Science & Technology evidence-building work. The specialist leads complex evaluations of research, technology transition, and innovation programs, helping DHS assess performance, effectiveness, and mission value. The work supports Evidence Act requirements and provides leadership with rigorous evidence for research investment and program decisions.

What you'll do

• Lead enterprise-level evaluations of research portfolios, technology transition programs, and innovation initiatives
• shape learning agendas, evaluation plans, evidence inventories, and capacity assessments
• advise on evaluation approaches for emerging technologies and pilots
• advise leadership on evidence-based decisions and investment trade-offs
• oversee evaluation frameworks, performance indicators, and impact measures
• coordinate with DHS components, FFRDCs, laboratories, and interagency partners
• manage evaluation contractors
• communicate findings through senior briefings and other materials as appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior program evaluation specialist

remote

occasional travel

ara

dhs science and technology

program evaluation

evidence act

research portfolios

technology transition

data analysis

alexandria va listing

$120,000–$160,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• ARA employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• benefits information is available through the employer.

Why this role

Strategic evaluation leadership supporting DHS Science & Technology evidence-building and Evidence Act requirements.

About the employer

Applied Research Associates, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.