Journeyman Program Evaluation Specialist

Job overview

The Journeyman 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 $100,000–$133,000 per year. The role supports ARA’s multidisciplinary team and DHS Science & Technology programs. The specialist independently designs and conducts evaluations of research, technology development, and operational capability programs. The work advances evidence-building requirements and provides program managers with measurable outcomes and recommendations for investment and program improvement.

What you'll do

• Design evaluations aligned with the Evidence Act and DHS Evaluation Policy 102-06
• develop evaluation questions, methods, data collection instruments, and analysis plans
• conduct mixed-methods analyses, including statistical analysis, qualitative coding, case studies, and cost-effectiveness assessments
• develop performance metrics for RDT&E programs and technology transition
• produce reports, briefings, dashboards, and visualizations
• identify evidence gaps and shape learning agendas
• recommend investment and program improvements
• manage contractor support and coordinate with research partners and DHS components
• ensure ethical, privacy, and security compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

journeyman program evaluation specialist

remote

occasional travel

ara

dhs science and technology

program evaluation

evidence act

mixed-methods analysis

technology transition

rdt&e

alexandria va listing

$100,000–$133,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

Independently leads mixed-methods evaluations supporting DHS S&T evidence-building and technology transition decisions.

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.