Senior Program Evaluator

Program: Grant Strategy & Impact Department: Program Administration Reports to: Senior Manager, Grants Strategy & Impact Status: Exempt Probation: 180 days Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan CENTER'S MISSION: Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Program Administration department is responsible for supporting program evaluation, grant strategy, and impact measurement to enhance organizational effectiveness and funding alignment. JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Program Evaluator leads organization-wide evaluation efforts to strengthen impact measurement and data-informed decision-making. This role translates program data into actionable insights that inform strategy, funding, and continuous improvement. It builds a standardized and scalable approach to evaluation that improves consistency, efficiency, and organizational learning while advancing a culture of accountability and data use aligned with organizational goals and community impact. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Evaluation Strategy • Design and implement logic models, evaluation plans, and performance frameworks aligned with program and organizational priorities • Define outcomes and performance indicators in partnership with program and grant strategy teams • Integrate evaluation findings into strategic planning, program design, and funding approaches • Establish processes to track outcomes, strengthen data collection, and improve impact measurement Data Analysis & Reporting • Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to identify trends, outcomes, and opportunities for improvement • Translate complex data into clear insights that connect program performance to organizational strategy • Develop dashboards, reports, and visualizations to support decision-making and stakeholder engagement • Apply storytelling and systems to link data with impact, funding priorities, and organizational goals Collaboration & Partnerships • Partner with the Grants & Impact Strategy Team to align evaluation metrics with funder requirements and strengthen proposals and reports • Collaborate with Programs, Development, Finance, Quality Improvement, and IT/Data teams to support data collection and planning • Coordinate with data and research functions to ensure consistency in metrics, dashboards, and reporting • Engage funders, government agencies, evaluators, and academic partners to support compliance and shared learning Capacity Building • Build evaluation capacity across teams through tools, training, and guidance • Support staff in using data effectively by connecting evaluation concepts with program implementation • Promote culturally responsive, equity-centered, and trauma-informed evaluation practices • Foster a culture of reflection, learning, and continuous improvement Project Management & Infrastructure • Centralize evaluation design, analysis, and reporting to improve efficiency across teams • Manage evaluation timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional workflows • Standardize processes and strengthen coordination across programs and departments • Ensure ethical and compliant evaluation practices, including data governance and confidentiality Relationship Management • Build relationships across teams to align evaluation efforts with program and organizational needs • Navigate competing priorities and ambiguity while maintaining focus on high-impact work • Influence stakeholders without direct authority through clear communication and strategic insight • Facilitate collaboration across diverse perspectives using strong interpersonal skills QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s degree in public health, public policy, social work, sociology, or a related field or equivalent experience • 4–6 years of experience in program evaluation, impact measurement, or nonprofit or public sector evaluation • Experience designing evaluation…