[Hiring] Senior Program Evaluation Analyst @American Heart Association

Role Description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Program Evaluation Analyst! This position can be home-based. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, fixed-term opportunity. Current funding will expire on December 31, 2030.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for leading implementation and outcomes evaluation activities performed by the Association’s Data Science and Evaluation Team.
• Conduct both large and small-scale evaluation studies to assess the impact, performance, and efficiency of programs and initiatives aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of ideal cardiovascular health.

Essential Job Duties:

• Develop and implement both short-turn-around and long-term evaluation plans for programs across the portfolio of Heart Association’s initiatives with minimal direction.
• Independently and proactively manage all aspects of assigned evaluation projects, including collaborative coordination of project activities across multiple business units and external organizations.
• Develop and implement data collection plans (using quantitative and qualitative methods) that secure buy-in from all key stakeholders (including the program implementer) and optimize information-flow through the program life-cycle (planning, implementation, and evaluation) with minimal direction.
• Write sections of evaluation proposals for new projects.
• Independently select and adjust standard study measures. Build and implement surveys (paper and online). Lead quality control during data collection. Develop relational databases and data sets to enable data analysis. Conduct relevant statistical analyses on both quantitative and qualitative data.
• Independently produce written reports and presentations detailing evaluation background, critical evaluation questions, evaluation methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Demonstrate risk management skills: identify potential barriers to successful completion of evaluation deliverables and workplan and appropriately engage support from manager and other resources as needed to ensure quality of and completion of projects.
• Lead development of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and presentations based on evaluation studies conducted, including coordinating involvement with the Association volunteers; present at scientific conferences and meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Five (5) years of experience designing and implementing both short-turn-around and long-term evaluation plans for health-related programs.
• Five (5) years of experience creating and implementing data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches.
• Five (5) years of project management and coordination experience.
• Advanced knowledge of research design and methodology.
• Ability to understand scientific communication (journals, briefings, reports, statistics, etc.) and to synthesize complex scientific/evaluation findings into reports or communications for both lay, business, and scientific audiences.
• Comprehensive knowledge of public, community and population health models.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including representatives of priority populations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products for project management purposes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and consistently perform well during times of increased workload.
• Ability to travel up to 10% nationally with overnight stay.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Public Health or related area.
• Three (3) years of experience designing and implementing evaluations for healthcare quality improvement initiatives.
• Three (3) years of experience developing evaluation plans for programs implemented in healthcare settings.
• Ability to creatively consider alternative solutions to tasks.
• Interest in lifelong learning and opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Proficient in software used for data management and statistical analyses (e.g. R, SAS, STATA) and qualitative analysis (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose).

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $86,600 to $106,000. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range.
• Performance and Recognition: You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
• Benefits: We offer a wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.
• Professional Development: You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
• Work-Life Harmonization: The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on the seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
• Tuition Assistance: We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.