Job Title

Education Program Evaluation Specialist (IV)

Job Description

GTSC seeks an Education Program Evaluation Specialist (IV) will support the NOAA Education Council / Inter- and Intra-Agency Education Coordination. This person will lead monitoring and evaluation efforts for the NOAA Education Council, representing 16 Line Offices across NOAA. This position is contingent upon contract being awarded. Primary duties include:

• Leading the development, implementation, and customization of a database solution for collecting, accessing, and reporting performance data for education programs across the Agency.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to NOAA education programs on performance-based management practices.
• Developing material and guidance in the conduct of education operation (electronic media, and distant learning technologies).
• Representing NOAA and DOC in inter-agency STEM efforts pertaining to evaluation and assessment of NOAA's education programs.

Required Education/Experience/Skills:

• PhD in Education Evaluation or a related degree (a non-related degree with substantial work experience in Education Evaluation may substitute).
• 8-10 years of experience in conducting evaluations of education programs; planning and implementing evaluation systems for large organizations or agencies; and with the development of logic models for education programming.
• Experience with portfolio analysis of diverse education program offerings including grants, educator professional development and training, and educational outreach programs; with implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education; and with design and implementation of various evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and analysis techniques.

Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements.

Benefits: Employees working 30+ hours weekly will be provided with opportunities and choices and support for their total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Business Unit: Global Sciences and Technology (GST)

Identity Statement: As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Work Definitions: If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a company or client site facility. As part of the onboarding process for this position, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance, must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form. GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment. GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law.