Program Evaluation- Public Safety and Homeland Security

RTI's Health Security Program is currently seeking candidates for a Program Evaluation position for public Safety and Homeland Security. This position will be located in RTI’s Survey Research Division, which conducts a wide array of research and evaluation projects for government and private-sector clients.

About RTI
RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical expertise to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services.

Responsibilities
• Leading program evaluation and assessment studies focused on public safety, homeland security, immigration and emergency response preparedness.

• Leading marketing and business development activities which lead to obtaining research funding for new grants and contracts

• Enhancing the scientific stature and external recognition of RTI through publishing in peer- reviewed journals and presenting at professional conferences

• Providing leadership and vision for further developing program evaluation and assessment studies on public safety, homeland security, immigration, emergency response preparedness, and a number of other social sciences program opportunities.

• Working directly with clients to identify their needs and suggest solutions to their concerns

Qualifications
• PhD with at least 10 years of relevant research experience
• Strong publications record preferred
• Experience working in contracting environment
• Successful record of obtaining competitive funding is highly desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong skills in quantitative analysis of complex data, program evaluation, and proposal and report writing

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

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