Education Program Specialist

Education Program Evaluation Specialist (IV)GTSC seeks an Education Program Evaluation Specialist (IV) will support the NOAA Education Council / Inter- and Intra-Agency Education Coordination. This person will lead monitoring and evaluation efforts for the NOAA Education Council, representing 16 Line Offices across NOAA. This position is contingent upon contract being awarded. Primary duties include:Leading the development, implementation, and customization of a database solution for collecting, accessing, and reporting performance data for education programs across the Agency.Providing expert advice and guidance to NOAA education programs on performance-based management practices.Developing material and guidance in the conduct of education operation (electronic media, and distant learning technologies).Representing NOAA and DOC in inter-agency STEM efforts pertaining to evaluation and assessment of NOAA's education programs.Required education/experience/skills include:PhD in Education Evaluation or a related degree (a non-related degree with substantial work experience in Education Evaluation may substitute).8-10 years of experience in conducting evaluations of education programs; planning and implementing evaluation systems for large organizations or agencies; and with the development of logic models for education programming.Experience with portfolio analysis of diverse education program offerings including grants, educator professional development and training, and educational outreach programs; with implementing best practices in evaluation of formal and informal science education; and with design and implementation of various evaluation methodologies and survey techniques in formal and informal science education settings.Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and analysis techniques.Applicants selected will be subject to a government background investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements. Benefits include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care for full-time employees working 30-plus hours per week. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance.Business Unit: Global Sciences and Technology (GST)