Guidehouse · 1 hour ago
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $163K/yr
5+ years expGuidehouse is a consulting firm that provides operational effectiveness solutions. They are seeking a senior Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist to provide technical assistance to a federal agency’s foreign assistance programs, focusing on developing MEL plans and engaging with federal stakeholders.
AdviceConsultingManagement Consulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead and support the development of MEL plans, indicators, theories of change, evaluation strategies, and performance reporting across multiple bureaus
Act as a trusted advisor, you will engage directly with federal stakeholders, facilitate technical discussions, and deliver actionable recommendations
Contribute to building agency-wide MEL infrastructure by creating guidance, tools, templates, and training materials, while ensuring quality assurance and compliance with client standards
Provide capacity-building support, develop learning products, and help institutionalize best practices to strengthen MEL systems and enhance the strategic use of data in foreign assistance programming
Qualification
Required
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED 'SECRET' Federal or DoD security clearance
Bachelor's degree
FIVE (5) years of specialized government MEL experience in foreign assistance
Experience designing or implementing MEL systems, logic models, theories of change, indicators, evaluations, or learning practices
Experience working in a consulting or client-facing environment
Preferred
Prior MEL experience with U.S. Department of State, USAID, or another foreign assistance agency
Familiarity with USG contracting and/or funding mechanisms and associated MEL requirements
Experience developing data collection instruments and protocols
Demonstrated analytical skills, including data analysis and visualization experience
Experience supporting enterprise-level MEL frameworks, bureau-level MEL processes, or foreign assistance reporting requirements
Experience developing MEL guidance, templates, or toolkits for large organizations
Experience working with interagency stakeholders, foreign assistance portfolios, or bureau-level programs
Advanced degree in a related field
Demonstrated experience advising clients or leading MEL activities in a professional setting
Strong written and oral communication skills: ability to brief senior federal clients, write clearly, and present technical content
Proven ability to manage tasks independently, meet deadlines, and deliver polished work
Benefits
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
Company
Guidehouse
Guidehouse offers consulting services for public and commercial markets with expertise in management, technology, and risk consulting.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.75MKey Investors
Mission Daybreak
2023-11-06Acquired
2023-02-16Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Scott McIntyre
Chairman and CEO
Alicia Harkness
Partner
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