Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Senior Evaluator (Evaluator - Senior)

The Department of Community and Human Services values diverse perspectives and life experiences. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with lived experiences. King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

King County’s Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) is seeking a Senior Evaluator to support the Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program within the Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECS) Division . King County’s ESIT program provides services to more than 7,000 children aged birth to three years with developmental delays or disabilities and their families each year and is funded in part by Best Starts for Kids (BSK) . The Senior Evaluator will lead evaluation efforts for ESIT services, language access and policy efforts, provider workforce development, and community engagement strategies to ensure they are effective, equitable, and grounded in racial, social, and disability justice principles.

ABOUT THE DIVISIONS:

This Senior Evaluator position is centrally located within the Performance Measurement and Evaluation (PME) unit of the DCHS Director’s Office and will work closely with a team of other evaluators that also support data and evaluation efforts for DDECS programming. The PME Unit provides evaluation expertise, data management, and analytics across DCHS programs. PME collaborates with staff and community partners to design frameworks, measure outcomes, and drive continuous improvement. By fostering data-driven decision-making and sharing findings through reports and dashboards, PME strengthens equity and service effectiveness. The Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports (DDECS) Division is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and maintaining services to meet the needs of children from prenatal to five, their families, and caregivers; people with developmental disabilities and delays and their families, and community-based organizations. The division seeks team members who are committed to promoting racial, social, disability justice, and economic equity for all people in King County. To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to: Advance evaluation strategies and lead novel inquiry Identify, develop, and advance evaluation strategies and methods for the ESIT program in coordination with division and unit management. Oversee and coordinate cross-cutting performance measurement and evaluation activities specific to the ESIT program, including developing program and systems-level evaluations, theories of change, and performance indicator reports. Develop and implement performance measurement and evaluation plans for complex and high-profile programs using a Results-Based Accountability (RBA) framework and an equity lens. Complete literature searches and synthesize relevant research to support requests and strategy decisions to support the ESIT team. Analyze and report data Support the development and maintenance of data infrastructure for the ESIT program, including coordination with state data systems and partners. Clean, maintain, and manage data across multiple sources. Conduct novel analyses and work with ESIT partners to distill actionable inferences from findings. Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual quantitative data using appropriate methods and tools. Prepare data for dashboards (or other reporting tools), and narratives for dissemination. Respond to data requests requiring integrated data, complex analytical methods, and recommendations for high-profile bodies of work. Complete narrative coding of qualitative data and assist with reports. Serve as a subject matter expert in the technical specifications for key ESIT performance metrics, as well as understanding the complexities of various early supports strategies and how they are reflected in administrative data. Collaborate with partners to drive meaning-making Use findings to support a strategy-aligned project portfolio. Prepare data for and contribute to discussions around state policy and funding choices related to early childhood supports. Provide data-driven insights to support decision-making and continuous improvement. Provide technical assistance on data collection and ensure data quality. Support data share backs and presentations. Facilitate meetings and workshops on performance measurement and evaluation to engage internal and external partners and build capacity to support data-informed decision-making. Contribute to Unit, Division, and Departmental infrastructure and priorities Participate in selected team, work group, division, and department meetings. Respond to data requests and perform other related duties as assigned.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:

Overarching Items Experience in early childhood development, early supports for children with delays or disabilities and their families, and/or human services that support children and families, including individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to scope and pursue projects and/or work on highly structured projects. Demonstrated ongoing commitment to learning, understanding, and effective application of anti-racist and equity practices when working with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, as well as LGBTQ, immigrant/refugee, and disability communities. Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, focusing on continuous quality improvement. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience in presenting data and collaborating with diverse partners. Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while adapting to changing priorities. Evaluation Design Demonstrated experience with performance measurement systems in education, early childhood development, social, health, or human services, applying a racial equity lens in evaluation design, analysis, and results interpretation. Ability to gather data using qualitative and quantitative approaches such as interviews, group processes, surveys, electronic data files, or other methods. Experience working with community or human services administrative data systems. Minimum of 3 years’ experience cleaning, validating, and analyzing qualitative or quantitative data using multiple of the following or similar applications: R, Python, STATA, SAS, SQL, Dedoose, Atlas.ti. Experience with, or demonstrated ability in, compiling disparate sources of information, both quantitative and qualitative, into a cohesive and compelling narrative. Partner Engagement Ability to build and sustain partnerships with ESIT providers and community partners, ensuring evaluation efforts reflect community priorities and lived experience of children and families. Demonstrated skill in group decision-making and consensus-building, facilitation and negotiation skills, with a commitment to power-sharing and elevating community voice in evaluation and program design. Desired Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills Five or more years of experience working in or conducting research and evaluation projects. Extensive experience with data visualization and communication tools (e.g., developing reports or dashboards via R, Tableau, Microsoft PowerPoint, or Canva). Familiarity with the Results-Based Accountability framework. Familiarity with Developmental Evaluation concepts.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

This position has been designated Non-Mission. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency . The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the officeas well as telecommuting.The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is Chinook, 401 5 th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm. This position is represented by PROTEC17. Classification: Evaluator – Sr

WHO MAY APPLY:

This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around June 16, 2026. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Larsen, View email address on click.appcast.io . This selection process will fill our current vacancy but also create a pool of qualified candidates should additional Early Support for Infants and Toddlers Senior Evaluator positions open up within the next 6 months. Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans. King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. #J-18808-Ljbffr King-County,-W