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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for an Associate Program Evaluation Analyst at our National Center in Dallas, TX.

The Associate Program Evaluation Analyst is responsible for executing implementation and outcomes evaluation activities performed by the American Heart Association’s Data Science and Evaluation team.  Collaborates on the development and implementation of program evaluation activities for American Heart Association programs and initiatives aimed at the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and promotion of ideal cardiovascular health. This position will support the evaluation of our Healthcare by Food Initiative, which coordinates scientific research, public policy advocacy, and stakeholder education to advance food is medicine interventions that incorporate healthy food into health care to treat, manage, and prevent diet-related diseases.

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• Develops and implements program evaluation activities for the Data Science and Evaluation team for programs across the portfolio of the American Heart Association’s programs and initiatives. Draft reports and presentations detailing evaluation background, critical evaluation questions, evaluation methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Develops and implements surveys (paper and online), interviews, and focus groups, and ensures quality control of data collection.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of data collection plans (using quantitative and qualitative methods) that secure buy-in from all key stakeholders (including the program implementer) and which optimize information-flow through the program life cycle (planning, implementation, and evaluation).
• Drafts reports and presentations detailing evaluation background, critical evaluation questions, evaluation methods, findings, and recommendations.
• Conducts literature reviews, participates in the production of manuscripts for peer-reviewed publications and presentations; provides input for presentations at scientific conferences and meetings.
• Works as a collaborative member of the Data Science and Evaluation team.

• Advanced Degree in Public Health (MPH/MSPH), Public Policy (MPP), or related field OR Bachelor’s degree
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• One (1) year of experience creating and implementing data collection instruments for both quantitative (surveys/questionnaires) and qualitative (interview/focus group guides) approaches
• One (1) year of experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative data analyses
• Ability to understand scientific communication (journals, briefings, reports, statistics, etc.) and to synthesize scientific/evaluation findings into reports or communications for both lay, business, and scientific audiences
• Knowledge of public, community, and population health
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including representatives of priority populations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products for project management purposes
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and perform well during times of increased workload
• Interest in lifelong learning and opportunities for professional development and growth

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in software used for data collection and statistical analysis (e.g. Qualtrics, R, Excel) and qualitative analysis (e.g., NVivo, Dedoose)
• One (1) year of experience designing and implementing evaluations for health-related programs focused on cardiovascular diseases or cardiovascular disease risk factors
• Ability to creatively consider alternative solutions to tasks

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package.  Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

• Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.  That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
  
  
• Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs; based on the type of position
  
  
• Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution.  As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
  
  
• Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.  HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
  
  
• Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.  The number of days will increase based on seniority level.  You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
  
  
• Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees.  This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.

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