Program Evaluation Analyst

Program Evaluation Analyst

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Requisition ID

2025-16867

Job Category

Science & Research

Position Type

Full Time

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has a great opportunity open for a Program Evaluation Analyst out of our National Center in Dallas, Texas. (Home-based work arrangements available)

The Program Evaluation Analyst is responsible for conducting implementation and outcomes evaluation activities performed by the American Heart Association’s Data Science and Evaluation team.  This Evaluation Analyst will be responsible for the development and implementation of program evaluation activities for American Heart Association programs and initiatives, particularly of Quality Improvement (QI) programs aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.

(This is a fixed-term position with funding through 06/30/2028 with possibility to extend)

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements both short-turn-around and long-term evaluation plans for programs across the portfolio of American Heart Association initiatives.
• Produces final reports and presentations detailing evaluation background, critical evaluation questions, evaluation methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Develops and implements surveys (paper and online), interviews, and focus groups, and ensures quality control of data collection.
• Develops and implements data collection plans (using quantitative and qualitative methods) that secure buy-in from all key stakeholders (including the program implementer) and which optimize information-flow through the program life-cycle (planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Produces written reports and presentations detailing evaluation background, critical evaluation questions, evaluation methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Conducts literature reviews, participates in the production of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and presentations; presents at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Works as a collaborative member of the Data Science and Evaluation team.

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Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Public Health (MPH/MSPH), Public Policy (MPP), or related field OR Bachelor’s degree or related work experience 
• 3+ years of relevant work experience
• Two (2) years of the following experience:
  • Designing and implementing both short- and long-term evaluation plans
  • Creating and implementing data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches
  • Conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses
• Project management and coordination experience
• Ability to understand scientific communication (journals, briefings, reports, statistics, etc.) and to synthesize scientific/evaluation findings into reports or communications for both lay, business, and scientific audiences
• Knowledge of public, community, and population health
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including representatives of priority populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products for project management purposes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and consistently perform well during times of increased workload
• Proficient in software used for data collection and statistical analysis (e.g. Qualtrics, R, Excel) and qualitative analysis (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose)
• Interest in lifelong learning and opportunities for professional development and growth

​​Preferred Qualifications 

• One (1) year of experience designing and implementing evaluations for healthcare quality improvement initiatives
• One (1) year of experience developing evaluation plans for programs implemented in healthcare settings
• Ability to creatively consider alternative solutions to tasks

Compensation & Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
   
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; based on the type of position 
   
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
   
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
   
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
   
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.