Health Research Monitoring & Evaluation Associate in at TSPi

The Opportunity

TSPi is seeking a Health Research Monitoring & Evaluation Associate to support professional and scientific work for the National Institutes of Health (NIH). TSPi excels in meeting the needs of our partners (clients) by offering advanced technology solutions utilizing our industry-specific knowledge, iterative Agile approach, commitment and passion to serve, collaborative and fun team atmosphere, and pride in our work.

The successful candidate will provide senior-level technical expertise in the monitoring and evaluation of health research and scientific programs. This individual will support the development and implementation of evidence-based monitoring and evaluation approaches, analyze quantitative and qualitative information, assess program activities and progress toward anticipated results, and translate findings into meaningful recommendations and reports.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in monitoring and evaluation, research methods, and data analysis, with the ability to independently address complex technical challenges, lead substantial projects or workstreams, and serve as a trusted technical resource to project teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead and support the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation activities for health research, scientific, and related programs.
• Develop and evaluate monitoring and evaluation designs, sampling plans, survey instruments, protocols, work plans, and other research and evaluation materials.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to assess project activities, outputs, outcomes, and progress toward anticipated results.
• Work with statistical databases, data collection systems, and other technologies to capture, organize, manage, and analyze research and evaluation data.
• Develop performance measures, indicators, and analytical approaches appropriate to project objectives and evaluation questions.
• Synthesize findings from multiple data sources and translate complex information into clear conclusions and actionable recommendations.
• Identify opportunities for program, process, or methodological improvements based on research and evaluation findings.
• Prepare high-quality technical reports, presentations, summaries, and other products for internal and external audiences.
• Lead substantial technical tasks, projects, or processes with limited oversight and exercise independent judgment in determining appropriate technical approaches.
• Serve as a senior technical resource and primary technical contact on assigned projects or workstreams.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and review of work performed by other research and evaluation professionals.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to support successful completion of project objectives and deliverables.
• Apply appropriate quality assurance and quality control practices to research, data collection, analysis, and reporting activities.
• Contribute advanced technical and methodological expertise to the development and improvement of monitoring and evaluation approaches.

Position Requirements & Preferences

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 7 years of relevant experience, or PhD plus 4 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience in monitoring and evaluation, health research, public health, research methods, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supporting programs, projects, or research activities for the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• Demonstrated experience developing or evaluating research and evaluation designs, sampling plans, survey instruments, protocols, and/or work plans.
• Experience collecting, managing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Experience using statistical databases, analytical tools, and data collection technologies to support research or evaluation activities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop evidence-based findings, conclusions, and recommendations from complex information.
• Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and other research or evaluation products for internal and external audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex technical assignments or substantial project workstreams with limited oversight.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, technical writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide technical guidance, review work, and support the development of less experienced professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting health research, biomedical research, public health, science policy, or related scientific programs.
• Experience developing performance measures, indicators, monitoring frameworks, or evaluation methodologies.
• Experience integrating quantitative and qualitative evidence from multiple sources to assess program performance and outcomes.
• Experience communicating complex research or evaluation findings to technical and nontechnical audiences.

Salary Range

$96,000 – $152,000