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We are seeking a research assistant/coordinator to support research, evaluation, and technical assistance projects in our Child and Family Development practice area. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of early childhood and family support programs, highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently and as part of project teams. Candidates should have demonstrated experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously, taking initiative, and using effective problem-solving skills.

This is a full-time remote position. The salary range is $55,000–$68,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support research and evaluation activities
• Support development of project reports and deliverables
• Coordinate the workflow of various products and tasks
• Contribute to literature reviews and knowledge development activities
• Take detailed notes
• Schedule and coordinate internal and external project meetings
• Contribute to coordination of business development activities, including responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Collaborate on teams, supporting a cohesive, team-oriented culture
• Occasionally travel for site visits, meetings, and conferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in early childhood education, child or human development, social work, family studies, education, psychology, or a related field
• Experience working collaboratively with underrepresented communities in a research or evaluation capacity
• Experience with project coordination or management
• Experience as an early childhood teacher/provider or family support professional
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexibility to multitask effectively and produce high-quality work under time constraints

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We are seeking a research and CQI associate for our Child and Family Development practice area to provide evaluation, performance measurement, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) technical assistance (TA) using an equity approach. The ideal candidate would also be able to provide expertise in the application of equity principles and approaches in early childhood research, evaluation, policy, and practice.

This is a full-time remote position. The salary range is $65,000 to $80,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in evaluation and TA projects or tasks, including coordinating completion of deliverables and tasks
• Provide culturally sensitive evaluation, CQI, and performance measurement TA to state awardees of federal funding and early childhood programs
• Critically review evaluation, performance measurement, and CQI plans and reports and provide feedback to align with project guidance and best practice
• Participate in the critical analysis of performance and outcome measures, identify issues or trends, initiate effective problem solving, and develop improvement plans
• Collaborate on teams, supporting a cohesive, team-oriented culture and promoting communication and integration among team members to ensure diverse perspectives are represented
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of qualitative and quantitative data, including equity-informed data disaggregation
• Contribute to business development activities, including conceptualizing and writing responses to requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Author technical memos, TA tools, issue briefs, webinar presentations, reports, and journal manuscripts
• Present findings to diverse audiences, including program participants and staff, researchers, policy partners, and funders
• Occasional travel for site visits, client meetings, and conferences

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 1–2 years of experience or master’s degree with 5+ years of experience
• Advanced training in education, child or human development, family studies, sociology, public policy, public health, psychology, or related field
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and group TA to early childhood programs to build their capacity to conduct evaluation, performance measurement, and continuous quality improvement activities
• 1–2 years of experience implementing CQI methods
• Experience leading a learning collaborative
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including group facilitation skills
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects as an individual and as a team member
• Ability to multitask effectively and produce high-quality work under time constraints
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional CQI training or certification
• Content knowledge regarding early childhood home visiting, early childhood systems of care, and prenatal to 3 populations
• Demonstrated expertise in applying equity principles and approaches in early childhood research, evaluation, policy, and/or practice

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We are seeking a full-time research analyst to join our Child and Family Development practice area and support our research and evaluation projects. The ideal candidate has substantial experience with quantitative research methods and advanced statistics, is highly organized and detail oriented, can support the development of written products, and is able to communicate effectively with diverse partners. We are seeking an individual who is proactive, able to problem solve, experienced working with child and family programs, confident working independently as well as collaboratively with team members, and interested in professional growth.

This is a remote position. The salary range is $73,000 to $93,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of research studies
• Clean and restructure data, create performance and outcome measures, and perform descriptive and multivariate analyses using statistical analysis packages
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of quantitative data
• Prepare statistical tables and graphics
• Create codebooks and write technical memos that document data processing decisions and summarize the quality of data
• Contribute to the development of reports, briefs, presentations, and journal manuscripts
• Contribute to business development activities, including responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Occasionally travel for meetings and conferences

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in applied statistics, public health, economics, sociology, psychology, or mathematics
• At least 2 years’ experience post master’s degree
• Skilled in the use of survey software (e.g., Qualtrics)
• Proficient in SAS (other statistical analysis packages are acceptable but only in addition to SAS)
• Skilled in multisite data collection and management
• Knowledge of case management systems and data file construction
• Experience working with survey and administrative data sets
• Knowledge of quantitative research methods and advanced statistics
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including technical documentation and report writing
• Ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with others, including working effectively as part of a team
• Flexibility to work independently, multitask effectively, and produce high-quality work under time constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Excel programming (e.g., VBA code)
• Skilled in data visualization and data presentation techniques (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS)
• Experience in survey research methodology
• Knowledge of data security best practices and data use agreements

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We are seeking a full-time SharePoint coordinator to support the day-to-day maintenance of JBA’s SharePoint system. This position will be responsible for configuration and customization according to the specifications of contracts and internal clients, and support for the IT ticketing system to resolve hardware and software issues with internal clients. This is a hands-on role that will require daily interaction with internal and external staff, vendors, and clients.

This is a hybrid position in Arlington, VA. The salary range is $65,000 to $85,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the “go-to” person for SharePoint Online services
• Manage SharePoint sites, site content, and site permissions and perform other IT related support activities
• Maintain SharePoint sites in accordance with company and customer security requirements, including the protection of PII and other sensitive data
• Monitor changes to company SharePoint sites and report issues
• Help establish and maintain written policies and procedures for the use of SharePoint
• Provide technical support to staff and remote users of SharePoint sites and provide training when necessary
• Support company with collecting and maintaining SharePoint and security data related to ongoing contracts and new contract opportunities
• Support IT coordinator with managing IT infrastructure, hardware and software procurement, and other IT projects
• Other duties as assigned

 Required Qualifications

• Technical experience, training, or degree in IT that provided exposure to super user level work with Microsoft 365; Microsoft certifications a plus
• SharePoint Online experience with access controls, site design and maintenance, and overall organization of data
• 3–5 years of experience in an IT role at an organization with Microsoft Office Online or related technology
• Experience working in a company with remote or hybrid employees
• Ability to prioritize work and clearly communicate task status with supervisors and nontechnical senior leaders
• Good communication, including writing, speaking, and active listening
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making skills
• Customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong project management skills, including organization, planning, time management, and prioritization

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an environment that complies with federal standards such as NIST 800-171 or FISMA 800-53
• Experience implementing security controls from NIST 800-53 in a SharePoint Online environment

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We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented full-time assistant contracts administrator to join our dedicated team. You will play a pivotal role in managing the full lifecycle of contracts, subcontracts, grants, and agreements, ensuring effective alignment across departments and project groups. This position requires a thorough understanding of legal and contracting terminology, strong organizational skills, and the ability to maintain excellent relationships with clients.

This is a hybrid position in Arlington, VA. The salary range is $60,000 to $70,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts, subcontracts, grants, and nondisclosure agreements throughout their entire lifecycle, including preparation, negotiation, execution, and closeout
• Draft, review, and modify various contracts and modifications in collaboration with clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation, using electronic systems and databases
• Conduct meetings with the vice president (VP) of finance and administration to address legal and business aspects of contracts, ensuring mutual understanding and satisfaction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance on award implementation, ensuring adherence to terms and conditions
• Foster and nurture strong relationships with clients, acting as a point of contact to address inquiries and concerns
• Assist VP to prepare, review, and negotiate contracts, contributing to successful business outcomes by balancing legal considerations and strategic goals
• Manage subcontract closeout documentation, ensuring all contractual requirements are met
• Support proposal management activities, participating in the development of compelling proposals for potential clients
• Stay current with industry trends, legal developments, and best practices related to contract management
• Collaborate with legal and finance teams to ensure contracts adhere to organizational policies and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
• Proficient understanding of legal and contracting terminology, with the ability to interpret and apply complex contract language
• Strong team player with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite applications, with the ability to adapt to new software tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and concisely
• Capability to handle confidential information professionally and ethically
• Creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in contract management, business law, or related discipline
• Experience working with the JAMIS system or similar SAP/ERP programs
• Experience with federal contract regulations and related laws

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We are seeking a full-time senior research associate to join our Tribal Evaluation practice area and support our research, evaluation, and technical assistance (TA) projects with Indigenous communities. The ideal candidate has a passion for serving Indigenous communities and can lead projects that support evaluation and research in partnership with Indigenous early childhood and social service programs. We are seeking an individual with extensive experience working collaboratively with programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations; using applied research and program evaluation methods; and developing reports, briefs, toolkits, and other TA resources. Candidates should have the ability to balance multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously and communicate effectively with diverse partners.

This is a remote position. The salary range is $90,000 to $120,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to organizations serving Indigenous communities, including tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indigenous organizations
• Provide individualized TA in the areas of needs assessment, program evaluation, performance measurement, data collection and reporting, data management, dissemination, and continuous quality improvement
• Develop and deliver in-person and virtual trainings and TA sessions, facilitate peer learning opportunities and other meetings.
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data
• Lead the development of literature reviews, reports, technical memos, TA tools, issue briefs, presentations, and journal manuscripts
• Draw from Indigenous and Western evaluation frameworks to develop and implement culturally responsive evaluation approaches
• Lead community engagement, action research, and/or other strategies to implement studies in partnership with Indigenous communities
• Contribute to business development activities, including responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Occasional travel for site visits, meetings, and conferences

Required Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree with 10+ years of experience or Ph.D. with 5+ years of working collaboratively with Indigenous communities in an evaluation or research capacity
• Experience leading community-engaged research processes
• In-depth knowledge of the diversity of Indigenous communities and tribal sovereignty
• Experience leading the development and implementation of research designs, data collection plans, and analyses—quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods
• Experience with early childhood, home visiting, public health, health services, child welfare, behavioral health, or substance use prevention in Indigenous communities
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to write clear, concise technical documents, reports, manuscripts, and proposals
• Strong oral communication skills, including group facilitation, presentations, and use of appreciative inquiry
• Ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with others, including working effectively as part of a team
• Flexibility to multitask effectively and produce high-quality work under time constraints
• Experience with performance measurement, continuous quality improvement, or human services data systems
• Experience managing projects, tasks, and teams

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We are seeking a full-time accounting associate. Reporting to the finance manager, the accounting associate prepares and reviews financial information and organizes it in a way that provides a clear picture of the company’s fiscal health. He or she handles billing processes including  accounts receivable and accounts payable; processes financial documents and looks for ways to improve efficiency and recognize unnecessary  expenses; and regularly updates company records with details about income and itemized expenses to reflect the most accurate information and meet financial regulations.

This is a hybrid position in Arlington, VA. The salary range is $55,000 to $60,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Collect, enter, and analyze financial information/data
• Recommend solutions and improvements based on monitored financial data
• Assist with developing and monitoring proposal and contract budgets
• Compare and analyze planned versus actual project costs
• Review client contracts to ensure U.S. GAAP standards
• Track all government contracts and related modifications in relation to budget
• Prepare contract budget-control reports
• Allocate billing amounts per billing cycle
• Monitor invoices, cash distribution, vouchers, and payroll amounts
• Provide ad hoc suggestions and feedback to project directors regarding budget forecast, resource utilization, and tax strategies
• Respond to project director inquiries about project financials and accounting information
• Assist and support budget and costs forecasting
• Ensure accuracy of open balance in customer statements and payment collection
• Support month-end and year-end closings
• Review staff expense reports to ensure compliance with company procedures and policies
• Other ad hoc accounting tasks

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of related experience
• Advanced Excel knowledge
• Experience with GAAP
• Attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JAMIS ERP system or equivalent
• SAP

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We are seeking a full-time research assistant to join our Child Welfare practice area and support our research, evaluation, and technical assistance (TA) projects. We are looking for an individual who is interested in child welfare and child/family services, highly organized, detail oriented, proactive, able to problem solve, and a critical thinker; has flexibility to support multiple projects; and is interested in professional growth.

This is a remote position. The salary range is $40,000 to $50,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Research
• Literature reviews
• Meeting support
• Detailed note taking
• Collection and synthesis of data
• Data entry
• Preparation of documents and reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree with at least 2 years of applied experience
• Advanced internet research skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint)
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative software
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently

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We are seeking a full-time research associate to join our Child Welfare practice area. This individual will support the evaluations of various federal child welfare projects and provide expertise in the application of equity principles and approaches in human services research, evaluation, policy, and practice.

This is a remote position. The salary range is $60,000 to $80,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate on teams, drawing on experience, analytic skills, and technical knowledge
• Design and conduct research and evaluation for state, federal, and private sector projects
• Advise senior staff on statistical and methodological issues
• Provide evaluation technical assistance (TA) to human services programs, particularly programs that engage groups marginalized by systemic inequities
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of quantitative data
• Translate complex, technical behavioral and social sciences research for end users with nontechnical backgrounds
• Author technical memos, TA tools, issue briefs, webinar presentations, sections of reports, and journal manuscripts
• Contribute to business development activities, including generating ideas and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree with 5+ years of experience in behavioral or social sciences and program evaluation with proficiency in research methodology and evaluation design
• Experience with work that addresses inequities within the child welfare system
• Demonstrated expertise in applying equity principles and approaches in human services research, evaluation, policy, and/or practice
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as an individual as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to lead and manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. with 3+ years of experience
• Experience developing and implementing design, sampling, and analytic plans for effectiveness studies of human services programs
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and group TA to human service programs to build their evaluation capacity
• Task management experience and report writing

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We are seeking a full-time research associate to join our Tribal Evaluation practice area and support our research, evaluation, and technical assistance (TA) projects with Indigenous communities. The ideal candidate has a passion for serving Indigenous communities and can support evaluation and research in partnership with Indigenous early childhood and social service programs. We are seeking an individual with substantial experience working collaboratively with programs serving American Indian and Alaska Native populations; using applied research and program evaluation methods; and developing reports, briefs, toolkits, and other TA resources. Candidates should have the ability to balance multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously and communicate effectively with diverse partners.

This is a remote position. The salary range is $70,000 to $90,000, based on experience. A senior research associate position with higher pay will be considered for a candidate with substantially more experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to organizations serving Indigenous communities, including tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indigenous organizations
• Provide individualized TA in the areas of needs assessment, program evaluation, performance measurement, data collection and reporting, data management, dissemination, and continuous quality improvement
• Deliver in-person and virtual trainings and TA sessions, facilitate peer learning opportunities and other meetings
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data
• Contribute to the development of literature reviews, reports, technical memos, TA tools, issue briefs, presentations, and journal manuscripts
• Draw from Indigenous and Western evaluation frameworks to develop and implement culturally responsive evaluation approaches
• Use community engagement, action research, and/or other strategies to implement studies in partnership with Indigenous communities
• Contribute to business development activities, including responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Occasional travel for site visits, client meetings, and conferences

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health, child or human development, social work, family studies, anthropology, public policy, education, psychology, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience working collaboratively with Indigenous communities in an evaluation or research capacity
• Experience with community-engaged research processes
• Knowledge of the diversity of Indigenous communities and tribal sovereignty
• Experience developing and implementing research designs, data collection plans, and instruments, both qualitative and quantitative
• Experience with early childhood, home visiting, public health, health services, child welfare, behavioral health, or substance use prevention in Indigenous communities
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships with others, including working effectively as part of a team
• Flexibility to multitask effectively and produce high-quality work under time constraints

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performance measurement, continuous quality improvement, or human services data systems
• Experience with institutional review board (IRB) processes, including tribal research review boards
• Task management experience

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We are seeking a full-time senior research associate to join our Child Welfare practice area. This individual will support the evaluations of various federal child welfare projects and provide expertise in the application of equity principles and approaches in human services research, evaluation, policy, and practice.

This is a remote position. The salary range is $90,000 to $110,000, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate on teams, drawing on experience, analytic skills, and technical knowledge
• Design and conduct research and evaluation for state, federal, and private sector projects
• Advise senior staff on statistical and methodological issues
• Provide evaluation technical assistance (TA) to human services programs, particularly programs that engage groups marginalized by systemic inequities
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of quantitative data
• Translate complex, technical behavioral and social sciences research for end users with nontechnical backgrounds
• Author technical memos, TA tools, issue briefs, webinar presentations, sections of reports, and journal manuscripts
• Contribute to business development activities, including generating ideas and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum master’s degree with 7+ years of experience or Ph.D. with 5+ years of experience in behavioral or social sciences and program evaluation with proficiency in research methodology and evaluation design
• Experience developing and implementing design, sampling, and analytic plans for effectiveness studies of human services programs
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and group TA to human service programs to build their evaluation capacity
• Experience with work that addresses inequities within the child welfare system
• Project and task management experience and report writing
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as an individual as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to lead and manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines
• Demonstrated expertise in applying equity principles and approaches in human services research, evaluation, policy, and/or practice
• Experience developing and implementing design, sampling, and analytic plans for effectiveness studies of human services programs
• Demonstrated experience providing individual and group TA to human service programs to build their evaluation capacity
• Experience with work that addresses inequities within the child welfare system
• Project and task management experience and report writing

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If you don’t see a current opportunity that fits your skills, we’d still like to hear about your interest in joining our team in the following areas:

• Administration: IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources
• Research: Child Welfare, Child and Family Development, Tribal Evaluation

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