McLean, VA, USA
21 days ago
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Job Family:

Operational Effectiveness Consulting


Travel Required:

Up to 10%


Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Guidehouse is seeking a Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Specialist to provide M&E technical and advisory services to the Department of State. The candidate will contribute to the overall monitoring and evaluation agenda for the client, including the definition and administration of relevant M&E products, development of learning agendas, and monitoring activities. The candidate will assist the Department to evaluate program performance to understand how they impact the wider learning agendas and inform decision making and will conduct country-level assessments to inform future program design and decisions.

The individual will be part of a cross functional team, contribute to technical/ management meetings and workshops with clients and support the development and implementation of project work plans. The candidate will contribute to developing evaluation designs and data collection instruments and processes, data management, conducting data collection, reviewing and synthesizing documents, and analyzing data.  S/he will support the development of tasks and deliverables, and coordinate with the larger team on various deliverables to include, but not limited to, monitoring and results frameworks, program evaluations, assessments, presentations, and various reports.

What You Will Need:

An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED SECRET Federal or DoD security clearance

Bachelor’s Degree and SEVEN (7) years of relevant monitoring and evaluation experience OR a Master's Degree and FIVE (5) years of relevant monitoring and evaluation experience

Ability to travel internationally a few times per year


What Would Be Nice To Have:

Masters Degree

Experience with foreign assistance-funded programs and requirements

Demonstrated experience in the writing and briefing styles of the Department of State

Experience working in Sub-Saharan Africa

Experience monitoring and evaluating programs in the security sector

Demonstrated research, analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Advanced excel skills

Experience in an international setting

Excellent organizational and written communication skills; capability to clearly and succinctly define problems and outline solutions

Strong attention to detail

Experience with technical writing or report production

Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder sessions

The annual salary range for this position is $94,900.00-$142,300.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.


What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life & Supplemental Life

Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Student Loan PayDown

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities

Skills Development & Certifications

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program

Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.


Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.


If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.


Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

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