[Hiring] Program/Evaluation Specialist @Arizona Department of Administration

Role Description

The Program/Evaluation Specialist works under the direction of a Senior Director of Evaluation, and in collaboration with the Program & Data Unit, as well as with internal staff across goal areas to support the unit’s portfolio of work. This position affords the opportunity to lead the development of data requirements and their alignment to programmatic Theories of Change and Standards of Practice to evaluate strategy intent and outcomes in alignment with First Things First’s commitment to advance equitable outcomes for children and families. The Program/Evaluation Specialist leads and conducts grant partner training to support the successful submission of data required for program monitoring, inclusive of the ongoing provision of technical support/assistance and analysis of data to inform outcomes. This position is also responsible for creating report requirements in coordination with the First Things First (FTF) Information Technology (IT) team, Evaluation Senior Directors and other colleagues that inform implementation fidelity and outcomes of FTF’s funded programmatic activities.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in early childhood development/education, developmental psychology, research methodology, data science, public health, social work, public policy, public administration, educational psychology, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in research, evaluation, and/or data analysis.
• Knowledge of research design, evaluation methods, and data collection practices.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative research and analytical skills, including experience managing datasets, conducting analyses, and developing summary reports.
• Proficiency with statistical and analytical software such as SPSS, R, STATA, or similar tools.
• Experience extracting, cleaning, and managing data from multiple sources, including administrative databases and cloud-based storage systems.
• Experience documenting business requirements, report specifications, procedures, or related technical documentation for IT teams or database vendors.
• Experience developing surveys using platforms such as Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, or similar tools.
• Experience using data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms.
• Ability to communicate data findings and insights to non-technical audiences in a clear and actionable manner.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing demands.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, and contribute positively across teams.

Requirements

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits

• By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
• Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program.
• For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.
• Retirement: ASRS.