Education Program Evaluation Specialist — Four Corners

About the Team

GTSC supports the NOAA Education Council and Inter- and Intra-Agency Education Coordination. This role is critical for representing 16 Line Offices across NOAA, ensuring robust monitoring and evaluation of the agency's education programs. The position is contingent upon the award of a specific contract.

About the Role

As an Education Program Evaluation Specialist (IV), you will lead the development, implementation, and customization of a database solution designed to collect, access, and report performance data for education programs across the entire Agency. You will serve as an expert advisor, guiding NOAA education programs on performance-based management practices and developing materials for education operations, including electronic media and distant learning technologies.

Additionally, you will represent NOAA and the Department of Commerce (DOC) in inter-agency STEM efforts, specifically focusing on the evaluation and assessment of NOAA's education programs. Your work will involve portfolio analysis of diverse offerings, including grants, educator professional development, and educational outreach, while implementing best practices in the evaluation of formal and informal science education.

Hiring Process

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government background investigation and must meet specific eligibility requirements. As part of the application process, candidates are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. GTSC reserves the right to take a picture to verify identity and prevent fraud. For onboarding, individuals undergoing identity verification for new PIV card issuance must present a REAL ID compliant form of identification or an equivalent acceptable form.

Culture and Commitment

GTSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or genetic information. The company is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law.

Benefits

Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support total well-being. Offerings include health, life, and disability insurance, financial and retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Additionally, a recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.

Work location

Work model: On-site

University Boulevard East, Four Corners, Montgomery County, Maryland, 20901, United States

Four Corners, Maryland

Key Responsibilities

check_circleLead development, implementation, and customization of a database solution for collecting and reporting performance data
check_circleConduct evaluations of education programs and plan evaluation systems for large organizations
check_circlePerform portfolio analysis of diverse education program offerings including grants and professional development
check_circleDesign and implement evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings
check_circleRepresent NOAA and DOC in inter-agency STEM efforts regarding evaluation and assessment of education programs
check_circleProvide expert advice and guidance to NOAA education programs on performance-based management practices
check_circleDevelop materials and guidance for conducting education operations using electronic media and distant learning technologies

Requirements

verifiedPhD in Education Evaluation or related degree (or non-related degree with substantial experience)
verified8-10 years experience in education program evaluations
verifiedExperience with logic models for education programming
verifiedExperience with portfolio analysis of education programs
verifiedStrong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods
verifiedGovernment background investigation eligibility
verifiedREAL ID compliant identification for onboarding
verifiedE-Verify program participation

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth, life, and disability insurance for employees working 30+ hours weeklycheck_circleFinancial and retirement benefits for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per weekcheck_circlePaid leave for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per weekcheck_circleTuition assistance for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week

Company

GTSC Talent Solutions (a GTSC Company)

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Headquarters

Chantilly, Virginia

Open Roles

Connecting Talent with Opportunities

GTSC Talent Solutions, a division of GTSC, operates within the staffing and recruiting industry with headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia. The organization specializes in recruiting marketing services designed to attract qualified candidates to open positions and specific job roles. Their approach includes promoting job openings across various digital channels, including social media platforms, BillGoldenJobs.com, and IntelligenceCareers.com. Additional service models involve referral-fee-for-hire arrangements or direct partnerships where the parent company collaborates with client organizations to target specific market segments. These collaborations function as prime and subcontractor relationships to expand reach and effectiveness. GTSC Talent Solutions focuses on recruiting across all professional market segments that are information-driven and centered on customer service. The firm provides flexible solutions ranging from simple job promotion campaigns to comprehensive market penetration strategies. By leveraging its parent company's resources, the team tailors its recruitment efforts to meet the distinct needs of diverse industries. The company maintains a professional presence in the Northern Virginia area, supporting employers in securing talent through strategic marketing and direct placement methods.

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Education Evaluation, Logic Models, Portfolio Analysis, Quantitative Evaluation Methods, Qualitative Evaluation Methods, Survey Techniques, Database Solution, Performance Data Reporting, Performance-Based Management, Distant Learning Technologies.

Education: PhD in Education Evaluation or related degree (substitutable with experience).

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In this Education Program Evaluation Specialist, IV with Security Clearance at GTSC Talent Solutions (a GTSC Company) role, you will lead development, implementation, and customization of a database solution for collecting and reporting performance data; conduct evaluations of education programs and plan evaluation systems for large organizations; perform portfolio analysis of diverse education program offerings including grants and professional development; and design and implement evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings.

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GTSC Talent Solutions (a GTSC Company) is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: PhD in Education Evaluation or related degree (or non-related degree with substantial experience); 8-10 years experience in education program evaluations; Experience with logic models for education programming; Experience with portfolio analysis of education programs; Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods; and Government background investigation eligibility.

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Educational requirements for this role: PhD in Education Evaluation or related degree (substitutable with experience).

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About GTSC Talent Solutions (a GTSC Company)

GTSC Talent Solutions focuses on recruiting across all professional market segments that are information-driven and centered on customer service. The firm provides flexible solutions ranging from simple job promotion campaigns to comprehensive market penetration strategies. By leveraging its parent company's resources, the team tailors its recruitment efforts to meet the distinct needs of diverse industries. The company maintains a professional presence in the Northern Virginia area, supporting employers in securing talent through strategic marketing and direct placement methods.

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Education Program Evaluation Specialist, IV with Security Clearance