Research and Evaluation Manager

About the role

The Position Bargaining Unit: IFPTE, Local 21 Contra Costa County is currently accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time vacancy for the position of Research and Evaluation Manager in the Health Services Department and one (1) full-time vacancy in the Employment & Human Services Department.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and training a team of Planner/Evaluators and analysts, drafting and conducting team evaluations, and identifying and tracking key data and evaluation related learning objectives for the team annually with requests for professional development training, as appropriate.
• Supporting the development of program logic models and reporting templates that are measurable and exemplifying the key evidence-based processes and outcomes of the program.
• Determining and designing data collection procedures, conducting data quality assessments and performing appropriate statistical analyses for a given project.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable ethical standards, regulations, laws, and specifications related to research projects and grants.
• Collaborating with other departments to integrate data from multiple sources for more efficient data analysis and reporting.

Requirements

• A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.
• Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social science/policy, behavioral science, public health, criminal justice, mathematics, business intelligence, information sciences, or a closely related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in a research/evaluation position with responsibilities that included goal setting, program evaluation, survey design, statistical outcome reporting, report generation, and other complex administrative and budgetary analyses. One (1) year of such experience includes lead or supervisory experience in directing, managing, and training staff on completing project tasks and deadlines.

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social science/policy, behavioral science, public health, criminal justice, mathematics, business intelligence, information sciences, or a closely related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or its equivalent experience in a research/evaluation position with responsibilities that included goal setting, program evaluation, survey design, statistical outcome reporting, report generation, and other complex administrative and budgetary analyses. One (1) year of such experience includes lead or supervisory experience in directing, managing, and training staff on completing project tasks and deadlines.

Skills

• Familiarity and proficiency with data analysis software such as, SPSS, STATA, PowerBI and GIS.
• Experience with policy and/or fiscal analysis of public safety and community corrections legislation.
• Experience collaborating with academic researchers in a University setting.
• Experience with research proposal development and/or grant-writing.
• Familiarity with grant and contract administration; and knowledge of complex state, federal, and county funding streams.

Benefits

To read the complete job description, please visit the website: www.cccounty.us/hr

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time.

Eligibility List

The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

Minimum Qualifications

License Required: Candidates must possess a valid California motor vehicle operator's license. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator's license will be accepted during the application process.

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity and proficiency with data analysis software such as, SPSS, STATA, PowerBI and GIS.
• Experience with policy and/or fiscal analysis of public safety and community corrections legislation.
• Experience collaborating with academic researchers in a University setting.
• Experience with research proposal development and/or grant-writing.
• Familiarity with grant and contract administration; and knowledge of complex state, federal, and county funding streams.

Selection Process

• Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
• Online Video Interview Assessment: Candidates who possess the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in an online video interview assessment. The assessment will measure candidates' competencies as they relate to the Database Administrator classification.
• Departmental Hiring Interview: Tentative Date - July 2026

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All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.