Senior Evaluator

Job Summary:

Aptive is seeking a full-time Senior Evaluator to provide high quality support for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) contracts. The Senior Evaluator will support cross-site evaluations of behavioral health initiatives.

The Senior Evaluator will work as part of a team to lead data analysis, evaluation, and reporting tasks, ensuring a rigorous and robust evaluation. This role requires collaboration and alignment across various studies and workstreams. Primary responsibilities include:

• Develop, refine, and document evaluation strategies.
• IdAssist in development or refinement of data collection instruments.
• Gather, clean, manage, and analyze data from reports, local evaluations, focus groups and other
  sources (qualitative and quantitative data).
• Promote consistent data use and definitions.
• Synthesize process and outcome data.
• Support development of dynamic data visualizations, reports, and/or publications for multiple
  audiences (including HHS, OMB, Congress, grantees, the public).
• Support development of technical assistance (TA) plans and materials.
• Collaborate with TA team to enable effective delivery of evaluation-focused TA to grantees.
• Develop mitigation strategies to address evaluation barriers or delays.

• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree.
• Strong background in program evaluation, particularly in behavioral health, crisis services, or suicide prevention.
• Ability to synthesize and translate complex data for various stakeholders, including government agencies, partners, and grantees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing guidance documents and reports.
• Experience in leveraging and standardizing data sets for cross-site evaluation.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and management using R and Power BI.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and manage multiple
  priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Experience mixed methods and triangulating data from multiple sources.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Familiarity with SAMHSA programs, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and related services.
• Familiarity with analyzing large data sets (i.e., CDC).
• Familiarity with national data collection tools such as the NSDUH and N-SUMHSS is a plus.
• Expertise in crisis services evaluation or related fields.
• Experience supporting evaluations for Federal clients.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and work well with others.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues; desire to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to deadlines efficiently and effectively.
• Capable self-starter with a drive to get all types of work done and high attention to detail.
• Ability to interact and engage with Executive-level stakeholders.

Aptive is a modern federal consulting firm focused on human experience, digital services, and business transformation. We harness creativity, technology, and culture to connect people and systems to impact the world. We’re advisors, strategists, and engineers focused on people, above all else.

We believe in generating success collaboratively, leaving client organizations stronger after every engagement and building trust for the next big challenge. Our work inspires people, fuels change and makes an impact. Join our team to be part of positive change in your community and our nation.

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.