Research Program Evaluation Specialist (Behavioral Epidemiology)

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Leidos is seeking an experienced Program Evaluation Specialist to join our research team. This position will support an enhanced program evaluation capability at the Naval Health Research Center in San Diego CA that focuses on evaluating a variety of military health and readiness programs for the Department of Defense. Evaluations will range from process evaluation to impact evaluations and will include programs for active service members family members and government personnel. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the full research team including Principal Investigators Data Analysts Research Assistants and Subject Matter Experts. The Program Evaluation Specialist will design and execute evaluations on new and existing programs engage with stakeholders analyze quantitative qualitative and mixed-methods data and prepare various reports and deliverables.

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This is a full-time position in San Diego with a hybrid work schedule (on-site and telework). The candidate for this position must reside within commuting distance of San Diego to work on-site at the Naval Health Research Center with mandatory in office days at least two days per week and as required for successful study execution. The number of days on-site may vary and the schedule is subject to change based on program and customer requirements.

Position Responsibilities

Assists in the development of a program evaluation division tasked with designing and executing program evaluations on new and existing Department of Defense programs

Develops interview guides and protocols for program evaluation initiatives

Develops outputs outcomes and impact measures for the evaluation of various programs

Conducts literature reviews of relevant topics

Communicates with study stakeholders and sponsors

Performs statistical analyses of quantitative qualitative and mixed-methods data

Interprets statistical findings and develops technical reports and scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed professional journals.

Prepares and present briefings to project sponsors military leaders and researchers at professional meetings and conferences.

Develops recommendations for the improvement of existing programs

Documents and shares lessons learned

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Required Education and Experience

Bachelors degree in Public Health Psychology or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated experience planning and conducting program evaluations using the CDC framework for program evaluation

Strong background in program evaluation and implementation science principles

Advanced experience in conducting statistical analyses of quantitative qualitative and mixed-methods data

Ability to prepare and deliver briefs presentations and written reports that are tailored to specific audiences

Strong written and oral communication skills and demonstrated experience with stakeholder engagement

Demonstrated experience presenting research results at conferences or in written form

Ability to travel to military locations nationally and internationally

Due to federal contract restrictions candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Masters degree or PhD Public Health Psychology or a related field

Two years of experience working in a military or veteran setting

Demonstrated experience with agile project management principles

Membership in American Evaluation Association or similar organization

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Original Posting : December 18 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $69550.00 - $125725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.

Required Experience :

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Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Spss,Data Collection,Genetics,R,Research Experience,Statistical Software,Cell Culture,Molecular Biology,Microscopy,Research Laboratory Experience,Western Blot

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 69550 - 125725