Evaluation Specialist, Jr.

bluewaterthinking· Healthcare Transformation
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🌍 Remote📍 Fully Remote - Based in USA💰 USD 75K–90K

About this role

About Blue Water Thinking

Guided by our principles of value generation, continuous innovation, customer-centricity, and vested collaboration, Blue Water Thinking proudly supports our Federal clients in achieving their Agency goals.

Founded by a decorated twenty-eight year Veteran of the United States Army, Blue Water Thinking understands and supports the mission of our Nation's war fighters, Veterans, their families and caretakers. 

Leveraging our executive team's military experience and private and public sector consulting expertise, Blue Water Thinking takes an integrated "one-team" approach and brings to bear best-fit solutions,  thought leadership, and grit to meet our client's transformational needs.

Fueled by our values of integrity, respect, professionalism, stewardship and customer service, the Blue Water Thinking team understands the power of the human connection, collaboration, humility and loyalty to one another, our clients and industry partners.

Lastly, our formula for success is simple:  Build something good, take care of our people, keep our clients satisfied, nurture our work ethic and reputation, build long-lasting partnerships, enjoy what we do and give back as much as possible.

Job Description:

Blue Water Thinking is seeking an Evaluation Specialist Jr. to support a large program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This role will support program evaluation, performance measurement, data analysis, and reporting to help identify actionable findings and improve program outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement program evaluation activities and performance measures.
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis using surveys, interviews, focus groups, and secondary research.
  • Analyze evaluation data and identify trends, findings, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop performance reports, assessments, briefings, and recommendations.
  • Communicate findings to Government stakeholders and support integration into program strategies.
  • Meet regularly with stakeholders to discuss progress, priorities, and evaluation initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Public Health, Psychology, Behavioral Science, Social Science, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in program evaluation, research, performance measurement, or data analysis.
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods.
  • Strong analytical, written, verbal, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting federal government programs or contracts.
  • Previous VA, VHA, healthcare, or behavioral health experience.
  • Experience developing performance measures, reports, dashboards, or program improvement recommendations.

Eligibility:

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance for this role.

Compensation:

Salary for this position is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, location, the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements. 

Salary range: $75,000-$90,000

Benefits:

Blue Water Thinking offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time off, federal holidays, and matching 401K plan.

Reasonable Accommodation for Applicants

Blue Water Thinking is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, complete an application, or participate in the interview process, please contact Resource Management at resourcemanagement@bw-thinking.com. Requests for accommodation will be handled promptly and confidentially in accordance with applicable law.

Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity.

Blue Water Thinking is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applying for this Job:

  • Resume must be submitted in word document format and must include dates in each section (experience, education, certifications...)
  • Candidates must fill out the below form to the best of their knowledge

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Evaluation Specialist, Jr. role at bluewaterthinking?
The listed salary for this Evaluation Specialist, Jr. position at bluewaterthinking is USD 75K–90K. This is a remote full-time role.
Is the Evaluation Specialist, Jr. job at bluewaterthinking remote?
Yes, this Evaluation Specialist, Jr. position at bluewaterthinking is remote, with team members based in Fully Remote - Based in USA. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Which team or department does the Evaluation Specialist, Jr. at bluewaterthinking belong to?
This Evaluation Specialist, Jr. position is part of the Healthcare Transformation department at bluewaterthinking. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Evaluation Specialist, Jr. position at bluewaterthinking?
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When was the Evaluation Specialist, Jr. job at bluewaterthinking posted?
This Evaluation Specialist, Jr. position at bluewaterthinking was posted on Aug 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Evaluation Specialist, Jr.
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