Research & Evaluation Consultant

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Research and Evaluation (or designee), the Research & Evaluation Consultant is responsible for directing and managing a range of program evaluation and research activities within the Research and Evaluation (R&E) Unit of For Health Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School. This incumbent will develop/lead evaluation/research projects with existing or new clients, work with clients/funders to define evaluation/research questions, conceptualize and implement research/evaluation design, and summarize and disseminate findings of evaluation/research projects.

• Contributes to the design and implementation of program evaluation and research projects, with a focus on health and social programs/services for vulnerable population. Responsibilities include identifying potential projects, directing the design of scientifically sound project plans, monitoring the quality of project implementation, summarizing the results for a variety of audiences including peer-reviewed journals and presentations.
• Provides scientific direction to R&E projects/tasks and analytic staff on specific evaluation/research activities.
• Identifies and pursues opportunities and potential funding sources (grants, contracts, etc.) and leads/supports the development of new program evaluation/research projects or tasks within R&E focus areas (e.g., lead/contributes to proposal writing or capture planning).
• Works with R&E business staff to develop budgets and manage administrative and financial aspects of specific projects.
• Participate, as appropriate, in dissemination and eminence building activities (e.g., client presentations, conference presentation, publications, site visits).
• Supports professional development of R&E staff.
• Contributes to the development of strategic planning and works with R&E, PPHS, and CWM leadership to implement this strategic vision.
• Provides methodological support to evaluation/research activities in other CWM business units.
• Perform related duties as required.

Ph.D in health policy, public health, epidemiology, economics, sociology, or evaluation or related field or equivalent education/experience and at least 1 year of post-doctoral research/evaluation experience required (or equivalent).

• Demonstrated record of using a variety of program evaluation/research methods (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods)
• Demonstrated track record in disseminating evaluation/research findings to various audiences through publications, presentations, policy briefs, webinars and other mechanisms
• Experience working with or extensive knowledge of public programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security
• Ability to facilitate meetings and establish productive, professional relationships with executive management, government officials, and private contractors
• Demonstrated experience in computer based analytic tools (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Atlas ti), as well as MS Office suite
• Understanding of policies and procedures related to data security and privacy
• Communication and presentation skills, both oral and written, and ability to collaborate effectively with other researchers, staff, clients and external partners
• Demonstrated management skills and general knowledge in budgeting

The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School welcomes all qualified applicants and complies with all state and federal anti-discrimination laws.