Director, Performance Measurement
Remote
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Director, Performance Measurement
About Sandy Hook Promise
Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to end school shootings and create a culture change that prevents violence and other harmful acts that hurt children. Through its life-saving evidence-informed Know the Signs prevention programs, SHP educates and empowers youth and adults to recognize, intervene, and get help for individuals who may be socially isolated and/or at risk of hurting themselves or others. SHP is a moderate, bipartisan organization that supports sensible policy solutions that address the human side of gun violence and make schools safer.
SHP is led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012.
Commitment to Racial Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
SHP strives to ensure its culture and work environment reflects the values of race, diversity, equity, and inclusion (REDI) and is responsive to the views and issues of the diverse communities with which we live and work. SHP encourages individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to equity and inclusion to apply.
About the Role
The Director of Performance Measurement will play a pivotal role as a subject matter expert within Sandy Hook Promise, guiding internal stakeholders in applying findings and insights to enhance program strategies, tactics, and operations. This includes making adjustments to content or processes as needed. The Director will also offer ongoing guidance and recommendations based on these findings to drive continuous improvement.
In addition, the Director will lead the design and implementation of an evidence-building strategy, overseeing the governance of summative evaluations. This includes managing the collection, organization, and structure of data across SHP’s program portfolio while monitoring progress. They will be responsible for creating evaluation tools and strategies to assess, monitor, and report on short-, medium-, and long-term outcomes as outlined in the theory of change. Furthermore, the Director will translate complex data and evaluation results into actionable metrics, sharing key insights with both internal and external audiences. The Director of Performance Measurement will report to the Associate Vice President of Research and Evaluation.
Location
We are a U.S. based organization and most of our staff work remotely. This role will require up to 30% travel on an as-needed basis.
Job Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to)
- Design and direct summative evaluation studies ensuring alignment with our Theory of Change and multi-year, multi-study plans. Oversee the progress of all ongoing summative evaluations, i.e. end-to-end project management.
- Implement a system and set of validated outcome measures for SHP programs.
- Analyze, interpret, and report on qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods evaluation study findings for diverse audiences.
- Lead evaluation dissemination reporting activities, including drafting annual program reports.
- Supervise work of evaluation consultants and related processes, as needed.
- Ensure evaluation protocols follow human subject protections, are IRB compliant, and are ethically and responsibly implemented.
- Contribute to funding proposals, R&E publications, conference presentations, and/or other dissemination activities as a co-author and/or presenter.
- Provide regular evaluation briefings to leadership teams as directed.
- Conduct environmental scans and help perform literature reviews as part of ongoing trend research, to remain relevant on the latest insights that may have an impact on the SHP evidence-building roadmap.
- Represent team in data dashboard working groups and lead initiatives as needed.
- Leverage insights to inform operational duties such as annual planning, budgeting, concept paper development and the identification of funding priorities to support evidence-building.
- Develop and facilitate training opportunities for internal and external audiences as needed.
- Coordinate with consultants to adapt, translate and/or validate outcome measures and other R&E materials for other cultures and languages as needed.
- A commitment to SHP's vision and values.
- Work and collaborate with teammates from across the organization as necessary.
- Performs other duties as required.
- Master’s Degree (strongly preferred) 7-10 years of related professional experience working in applied research settings in the areas of human service, education, community-based organizations.
- Relevant education, training, or certifications in measurement, program evaluation, statistics, and data analytics
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to find innovative, efficient, and effective solutions to challenges.
- Skilled communicator, able to present and adapt research and information in written, electronic, and oral formats for diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to synthesize complex data and convey it in clear, compelling narratives.
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to engage and inform diverse groups.
- Experience with Logic Models and Theories of Change, survey design, item writing, and validated scales and measures.
- Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and take ownership of decision-making.
- Proactive and decisive, with a track record of identifying and addressing problems effectively.
- Strong project management skills – able to manage and complete tasks and meet project deadlines.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and excellent proofreading skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, SPSS/Stata/R, NVIVO/Dedoose, and data visualization tools.
- Commitment to fostering a learning culture, continuous quality improvement, and integrating REDI (Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) practices into CQI processes.
- Experience in program development and/or change management is a plus.
The salary range for this position is $93,000-$103,000.
(SHP follows a strict internal rubric to help guide salary placement and ensure equitable pay amongst new hires and current staff. New hires should expect to be brought on at the start of the range, except in extenuating circumstances.)
- SHP offers a competitive benefits package, including:
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible schedules
- Paid holidays and 10 days sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision
- Employer paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability
- 401k match
- Professional development stipend
- Wellness & mental health support
- Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program.
Additional Instructions
- Internal applicants have until Thursday, January 16, 2025, to submit their application. Please contact HR once you have applied.
- All other applicants have until February 9, 2025, to apply.
SHP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to be an employer of choice: where a diverse mix of talented people want to come and do their best work. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are focused on promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and believe deeply in having a workforce comprised of people of all beliefs and backgrounds who seek to prevent gun violence and stop the tragic loss of life. Members of all under-represented groups are encouraged to apply.
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