Senior Technical Advisor for Evaluation – Strategic Imperatives

The Senior Technical Advisor leads evaluation of the CDC Foundation strategic imperatives and works closely with the Chief Program and Innovation Officer, C-Suite and CDC Foundation project staff to lead development of objectives and key results that guide and monitor program design and implementation. The advisor plays a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness of public health initiatives by leading rigorous monitoring and evaluation efforts. This position is integral to ensuring that strategies developed and funded by the CDC Foundation achieve their intended impact on health outcomes. Key responsibilities include designing and implementing robust evaluation frameworks, conducting data analysis to assess program effectiveness, and providing strategic recommendations based on evidence gathered. The advisor collaborates closely with partners, including public health officials, researchers and community partners to foster a culture of evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in public health interventions supported by the CDC Foundation.

This position is based in Atlanta, GA and requires at least two days a week in the office.

Relocation expenses are not provided.

Salary Range: 111k-135k

• Develop and implement comprehensive evaluation frameworks and methodologies to assess the impact of public health strategies and initiatives funded by the CDC Foundation.
• Perform rigorous data analysis, including quantitative and qualitative methods, to measure program effectiveness, identify trends, and provide actionable insights for improving health outcomes.
• Offer expert advice and strategic recommendations based on evaluation findings to inform decision-making by stakeholders, including policymakers, program managers, and funding partners.
• Foster a culture of evaluation within the organization and among external partners by providing training, technical assistance, and resources to strengthen monitoring and evaluation capabilities across public health initiatives, including development of new lines of business associated with evaluation.
• Advise, partner with, and coach team members to strengthen competencies for strong, ongoing program evaluation in collaboration with the CDC Foundation program staff.
• Provide consistent, tailored, and direct technical assistance to team members on the development and implementation of evaluation plans for prioritized program areas, including the development of evaluation questions and frameworks, and appropriate evaluation data collection instrument tools for program evaluations
• Supervise and support collection and analysis of data for program evaluation in accordance with timeframes set forth in program and evaluation work plans
• Review and provide written feedback on project deliverables
• Oversee the design and implementation of performance and impact evaluations for the capacity building project
• Supervise and mentor technical staff, fellows and/or interns
• Represent the CDC Foundation and the project team at partnership events
• Travels domestically or internationally as needed to represent the designated programs and the CDC Foundation (up to 20 percent annually).
• Participate in and/or lead special projects and other duties as assigned

• Master's degree in public health, public administration, community development, program measurement & evaluation, public policy or other related field
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in monitoring and evaluation with a focus on integrating evidence building into upstream public health programs
• Experience supervising, mentoring and training staff
• Advanced proficiency with both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methodologies and monitoring best practices
• Experience implementing the CDC Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health
• Knowledge of or familiarity with the American Evaluation Association’s Guiding Principles for Evaluators
• Experience designing or developing logic models, indicators or evaluation reports
• Experience managing or overseeing capacity building efforts sufficient to provide advice and guidance regarding appropriate training and equipping activities
• Ability to engage with, listen to, and learn from a broad range of evaluation partners, encouraging their meaningful participation
• Ability to communicate in a clear, positive manner with external partners, as well as clearly communicate evaluation strategies and implications to non-technical audiences
• Demonstrate the ability to conduct evaluation from start to finish including partner engagement, program definition, evaluation design, evidence gathering and conclusion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong project management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to listen well and effectively represent the organization and its mission
• Creativity, problem solving, demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with other

• The CDC Foundation helps the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. Since 1995, the CDC Foundation has raised over $1.9 billion and launched more than 1,300 programs impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. The CDC Foundation managed hundreds of programs in the United States and in more than 90 countries last year. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans.

The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.

Relocation expenses are not included.