Job Description
Salary Range: $80,000 per year or more depending on experience and qualifications. Onsite position, no remote option A senior program evaluator is responsible for leading complex, objective, and unbiased evaluations of the efficiency and effectiveness of state agency programs. This role will also provide other evaluation-related services for the North Dakota Legislative Branch and requires technical expertise and experience.
Essential Functions A senior program evaluator is expected to perform the following functions, in a lead capacity on complex programs:
- Review legislative programs and initiatives, including program goals, rules, procedures, related statutory provisions, and administrative rules.
- Design and implement program evaluation plans, outlining the objectives, scope, and methodology of the evaluation, and assessing program effectiveness and efficiency.
- Conduct data collection and research for review and analysis, including collecting qualitative data from interviews, observation, and focus groups, and quantitative data from surveys, statistical analysis, and relevant reports.
- Prepare reports and deliver presentations on evaluation findings and recommendations and respond to questions regarding programs and program evaluations.
- Analyze, evaluate, and prepare reports on the fiscal impact of proposed legislation.
- Perform other duties as directed.
Qualifications - A Master's degree (preferred) or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Accounting, Finance, Management, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a closely related field.
- A minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in program evaluation, performance auditing, government oversight, or a similar analytical role.
- Must be non-partisan and remain objective in all professional responsibilities.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex findings effectively, both orally and in written reports, to diverse audiences.
Application Procedures •Applicants are required to submit an application, cover letter, and resume.
•Provide details in the employment history sections of the online application form on how your education, experience, and skills will qualify you for this position.
•Additional materials, such as transcripts or relevant experience certificates, may be submitted at the applicant's discretion.
•Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
For more information about the position or general questions about the application procedures contact: Lori Ziegler
lziegler@ndlegis.gov
701-328-2916
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the application process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
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