The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Early Childhood and Family Support Division. The ECFSD provides coordinated services and resources to promote well-being and support the health and development of children, individuals, families, and communities. The Program Evaluator monitors programmatic goals and objectives to assess the effectiveness of Preschool Development Grant Birth to Five (PDG B5) initiative to support the development and sustainability of an integrated early childhood system in Montana. This position is responsible for program evaluation support for the ECFSD. Responsibilities include: 1) Analyzing programmatic, service-related, and surveillance system data; 2) Designing, coordinating, and managing special evaluation procedures where there is no other existing data available; 3) Developing and conducting various trainings related to program evaluation and quality improvement issues; and 4) Designing and conducting program evaluations. * * Why Join DPHHS * * Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. TheState of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience. Qualifications for this Career Opportunity * * * Skill in programming in Statistical Analysis System (SAS) or other statistical software. * Ability to manipulate and analyze large, complex data sets. * Skill in descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. * Ability to identify relationships and trends in data as well as factors that could affect the results of research. * Meet minimum qualifications: o Bachelor’s degree in health science, health education, behavioral or social science, or a closely related degree. o Three years of job-related experience in program evaluation or related health or education programming. o Experience in early care and education or maternal and child health preferred. o Other combinations of directly related education and experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis. * * How to Apply To be considered for a DPHHS position, submit the following required documents with your application on the State of Montana Careers website. When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploaded correctly to your application for this position. * Cover Letter * Resume * References Successful applicants will be subject to background checks relevant to the position and must pass reference checks before an offer will be extended. DPHHS is an equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a copy of the full job description or if you need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, contact DPHHS Human Resources listed below. Additional Information This position may be eligible for partial telework within the state of Montana. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state policy. The primary location for this position is open for consideration contingent on available workspace. Specific conditions will be provided by the supervisor and must adhere to state and DPHHS policies. This position is open until filled with frequent screening of applicants. Title: Program Evaluator (37602) Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24142419 Other Locations: Great Falls