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San Diego Supercomputer Center · 1 day ago

Program Evaluation Associate - 138038

San Diego, CA

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$66K/yr - $75K/yr

7+ years exp

San Diego Supercomputer Center is part of UC San Diego, providing research and program evaluation services for health systems and government agencies. The Program Evaluation Associate will lead the implementation, design, and monitoring of field studies and program evaluations, focusing on behavioral health outcomes and stakeholder engagement.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and operational leadership for implementation, design, and monitoring of field sites/studies and program evaluation efforts

Measure, collect, and analyze health outcomes and program evaluation data

Provide training and technical assistance, data quality assurance, analysis and reporting, supervision of staff and interns, and support stakeholder engagement and deliverables

Apply advanced AI and LLM querying skills to accelerate evidence review, analytic workflows, and draft products while maintaining strict privacy, regulatory, and security compliance

Provide leadership and support for suicide prevention activities and conduct evaluations on the impact of media and communication as relevant to behavioral health outcomes

Qualification

Program evaluationData analysisStatistical toolsAI/LLM queryingResearch principlesCultural humilityProject managementCommunication skillsTeam coordinationSpanish proficiencyOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Seven years (7) of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree in related area plus three (3) years of related experience/training

Thorough knowledge of safety, legal, cultural and regulatory requirements relative to field research responsibility

Thorough knowledge of research discipline, principles, concepts, analysis and / or operations being conducted at field / remote sites

Thorough knowledge of local customs and operations at field / remote sites. Program evaluation and outcomes measurement in behavioral health settings, including San Diego County Behavioral Health programs and reporting context

Proven ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships and partnerships with remote research partners

Proven ability to work independently and with a team, and to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Proven ability to work in ambiguous conditions and take relevant responsible action as required

Strong research and analytical skills. Demonstrated experience in data collection, management, and analysis

Strong communication skills with research partners and project team members

Project management and team coordination, including training of staff and interns. Training delivery and training-material development/evaluation for measure administration, protocols, and data systems

Experience with databases and/or innovative data visualization techniques

Advanced proficiency with statistical and analysis tools (e.g., SPSS/SAS/Stata/R or equivalent) and strong spreadsheet/word processing skills. Professional writing and editing for evaluation reports, correspondence, and stakeholder-ready deliverables; ability to synthesize complex information clearly

Advanced AI/LLM querying skills (prompt engineering, tool use, evidence synthesis, code-assist) with verification, documentation, and data-security safeguards

Proven knowledge and experience leading or supporting suicide prevention activities (cross-system coordination, training support, evaluation tasks, and deliverables)

Media/communications impact evaluation skills (e.g., content analysis, monitoring, interpretation, and translation into evaluation insights)

Cultural humility, sensitivity, and awareness relevant to working with diverse communities, including considerations for Indigenous populations, historically marginalized groups, and culturally responsive approaches to field research and program evaluation