Education Program Evaluator (Level I and IV)

About the role

This position supports NOAA's Office of Education, which advises the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere on education matters. The role involves monitoring and reporting on NOAA's Education Strategic Plan, developing evaluation systems, and advising on compliance with federal requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of NOAA's Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework.
• Provide expertise for the development of performance measures, evaluation systems, logic models, data collection methods, and reporting systems for formal and informal education efforts.
• Collaborate and consult with Education Council Members on improving individual program evaluation plans.
• Provide expert advice and support for the development of NOAA's Annual Education Accomplishments Report and the five-year update of NOAA's Education Strategic Plan.
• Provide support to NOAA's education evaluation efforts, continuously informing best practices and latest advancements in the field of evaluation.
• Offer advice and guidance to NOAA's Director of Education and the NOAA Education Council to ensure evaluation efforts comply with federal requirements.
• Coordinate with inter-agency STEM education evaluation efforts and education evaluation efforts of other federal science agencies.

Qualifications

• Level I: MA or MS in Education Evaluation, 2-4 years of experience in evaluating education programs, and experience with logic models.
• Level IV: PhD in Education Evaluation, 8-10 years of experience in evaluating education programs, and experience with logic models.

Skills

• Experience with portfolio analysis of diverse education program offerings.
• Experience implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education.
• Experience 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.

About IBSS Corp.

IBSS, a woman-owned small business founded in 1992, provides consulting services in cybersecurity, environmental science, and professional management. We emphasize employee growth and development, offering a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. IBSS is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strives to make a positive impact through our services and community involvement.