Program Evaluation Analyst in Arlington, Virginia at Partner Forces LLC

Partner Forces is a management consulting firm helping homeland security organizations solve some of their most pressing and complex challenges. We partner with government agencies and industry to strengthen national security and critical infrastructure through expertise in strategy, program management, stakeholder engagement, technology implementation, preparedness, and business transformation.

At Partner Forces, we're more than consultants—we're trusted advisors. We work alongside our clients to solve meaningful problems, deliver actionable solutions, and make a lasting impact. As a growing firm, every employee has the opportunity to contribute not only to our clients' success, but also to the future of Partner Forces. We believe great consultants are developed through collaboration, mentorship, continuous learning, and meaningful opportunities to lead.

Our culture is grounded in six core values: Integrity, Excellence, Positivity, Candor, Determination, and Teamwork. These values shape how we work with our clients, support one another, and grow together. We believe that when our people thrive, our clients do too, which is why we invest in our employees' well-being, professional development, and long-term success.

Partner Forces is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact us at recruiting@partnerforces.com.

Partner Forces is seeking a Program Evaluation Analyst to support a federal cybersecurity grants program focused on program evaluation, performance measurement, and continuous improvement. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who enjoys working with data, asking good questions, and helping clients understand whether programs are achieving their intended outcomes. The Program Analyst will work as part of an established team supporting the development, collection, analysis, and reporting of program performance measures. The role includes both quantitative and qualitative analysis and will help translate program data into clear insights for federal leadership.

What you’ll do:

• Support ongoing program evaluation and performance measurement activities for federal cybersecurity grant programs
• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze program performance data
• Track KPIs, performance targets, and quarterly and biannual reporting requirements
• Support the development and maintenance of performance dashboards and other visual reporting tools
• Analyze trends in program data and help identify gaps, progress, and areas for improvement
• Support the development and refinement of performance measures, including measures used to assess program and cybersecurity maturity
• Conduct qualitative analysis of interviews, surveys, open-ended responses, and other program information
• Support preparation of reports, presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations for federal leadership
• Maintain organized data and documentation and help ensure reporting requirements and project milestones stay on track
• Collaborate with team members and federal stakeholders to support broader program evaluation efforts

What we’re looking for:

• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability, Secret clearance preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in program evaluation, performance measurement, research, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation, or a related area
• Experience working with both qualitative and quantitative information
• Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills
• Comfort working in Excel and with data tracking and reporting
• Ability to turn data and research findings into clear takeaways for non-technical audiences
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or other dashboard/visualization tools is a plus
• Experience with NVivo, ATLAS.ti, or similar qualitative analysis tools is a plus
• Experience supporting federal programs, grants, cybersecurity, emergency management, or homeland security is helpful but not required
• Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree in public policy, public administration, public health, program evaluation, research, or a related field is a plus

Next Steps:

If your application looks like a match, someone from our People Operations team will reach out to schedule a phone screening. During this conversation, we will determine if the current or future position aligns with your experience and skills. If things go well, from there you'll meet with members from the project team, including the hiring manager and teammates, and possibly be asked to submit a writing assessment to showcase your practical knowledge. If we find you are a match, you’ll get a call offering you the role. While we wish we could hire every great candidate who comes our way, the reality is that we can't. If you are not selected, we will be sure to connect with you and let you know so you can move on with your search. We will also keep your resume for future needs.