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  Req#: 5284209
  Salary: $93,696.00 - $122,976.00 Annually
  Location : Thurston County - Olympia, WA
  Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 2026-02421
  Department: Dept of Children, Youth, and Families
  Division: Office Innovation, Alignment, and Accountability
  Opening Date: 04/01/2026
  Closing Date: 4/15/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
  
  Description
  Our vision is to ensure that "All Washington's children and youth grow up safe and healthy, thriving physically, emotionally, and educationally, nurtured by family and community".
  Job Title: Evaluation and Research Supervisor (WMS02)
  Location: Olympia, WA - Flexible/Hybrid
  Closes: Monday, April 13, 2026
  Salary: $93,696 - $122,976 Annually. Revised salary!
  
  The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is accepting applications for a Juvenile Rehabilitation Evaluation and Research Supervisor to supervise a team of expert evaluators and researchers, primarily focused on juvenile rehabilitation. The position collaborates with the Administrator and Supervisors focused on other DCYF content areas to lead the Evaluation and Research section of the Office of Innovation, Alignment, and Accountability (OIAA). The position also leads collaboration across OIAA related to juvenile rehabilitation work and liaises with the JR division on behalf of the office.
  
  The Evaluation and Research section is comprised of highly engaged staff working to support and improve DCYF services and reduce systemic inequities. The work is primarily flexible/hybrid, with travel to occasional in-person meetings in Western Washington. The ideal candidate will have strong methodological expertise, prior supervisory success, strong interpersonal skills, and juvenile rehabilitation content knowledge or interest.
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  The Opportunity:
  The primary role of this position is managing, overseeing, and ensuring the quality of all juvenile rehabilitation research and program evaluation conducted on the DCYF-OIAA- JR Evaluation and Research Team. In addition, this position is responsible for designing and conducting complex research and program evaluation. You will contribute to DCYF planning work by designing, managing, supporting, and contributing to the production of multiple complex work products related to outcome goals for children, youth, and families. You will supervise the OIAA JR Evaluation and Research Team with oversight of juvenile rehabilitation research and evaluations occurring within OIAA. This includes setting and accomplishing an annual agenda and work plan. In addition to the supervisory responsibilities of overseeing work, ensuring accuracy of staff work products and making sure that information is communicated to the appropriate stakeholders, this position is also responsible for conducting data analysis and rigorous evaluation, independently and in collaboration with other OIAA staff. You will function at an expert level working with data to elucidate the populations and subpopulations served by the agency and are responsible for managing the collection, production, and visualization of the legislatively mandated agency child-outcome goal metrics.
  
  Some of what you'll do:
  
  • Plan and manage research and program evaluation activities of major scope, significance and complexity that ultimately will guide legislative and agency decisions, funding models, and enhance practice and services available to families and children in Washington State on a continuing basis.
  • Inform prioritization of agency demand for juvenile rehabilitation research and program evaluations.
  • Ensure the protection of human subjects for all juvenile rehabilitation research and program evaluation activities.
  • Ensure all requirements of grant funded juvenile rehabilitation research and program evaluation positions are being met.
  • Evaluate and supervise staff.
  • Evaluate existing programs, policies, and protocols.
  • Plan and manage research, statistical or data analyses activities.
  • Oversee collection and maintenance of data.
  • Effectively and accessibly communicate research and evaluation findings to key stakeholders through multiple modalities.
  • Guide the development of cross-section OIAA work products of major scope, significance and complexity that ultimately guide legislative and agency decisions, funding models, and enhance practice and services available to families and children in Washington State on a continuing basis.
  • Surface barriers to cross-section OIAA work of major scope, significance and complexity and strategizes to resolve them, taking responsibility for moving the whole of the work forward.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of resources, roles, and priorities across OIAA sections and the JR division.
  
  Required Qualifications:
  • Nine (9) years of progressive experience in data analysis, use of external data sources, and program evaluation.
  
  OR
  
  • A Master's degree in social science, public health, or a related field, including graduate-level coursework in statistics, or equivalent experience AND Five (5) years of progressive experience in data analysis, use of external data sources, and program evaluation.
  
  In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:
  
  • Two years of experience in supervision.
  • Two years of research experience in juvenile rehabilitation related research, or a similar field, and/or graduate-level education in these areas.
  • Two years of experience in quantitative analysis and reporting of administrative (program, participant, & agency) data.
  • Lived experience, personal or professional, with DCYF programs.
  • Experience with integration of data and complex statistical analysis and reporting.
  • Knowledge of appropriate statistical methodology and the ability to apply this knowledge to large data sets.
  
  How do I apply?Complete your applicant profile and attach the following documents:
  
  • Letter of interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
  • Current resume detailing experience and education.
  
  Supplemental Information:
  
  The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington's children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.
  
  The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.
  Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what's listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit
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  More than Just a Paycheck!
  Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
  
  We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
  
  Read about our benefits:
  The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.
  
  Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.
  
  Insurance Benefits
  Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.
  
  Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
  
  To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.
  
  Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
  
  Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
  
  The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
  
  Retirement and Deferred Compensation
  State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
  
  Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
  
  Social Security
  All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
  
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  
  Holidays
  Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
  
  Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
  
  Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.
  
  Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.
  
  Sick Leave
  Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.
  
  Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
  
  Vacation (Annual Leave)
  Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.
  
  Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.
  
  Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.
  
  As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.
  
  Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.
  
  Military Leave
  Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
  
  Bereavement Leave
  Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
  
  Additional Leave
  Leave Sharing
  
  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  Leave Without Pay
  
  Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.
  
  Updated 01-07-2026
  01
  
  Which of the following best describes how you meet the position requirements?
  • Equivalent experience/education totaling eleven (11) years in progressively responsible data analysis, use of external data sources, and program evaluation experience, including experience in advanced statistical testing.
  • A Master's degree (or higher) in social science, public health, or a related field, including graduate-level coursework in statistics AND five (5) or more years of progressive experience in data analysis, use of external data sources, and program evaluation.
  • A Bachelor's degree in social science, public health, or a related field AND five (5) or more years of progressive experience in data analysis, use of external data sources, and program evaluation, including experience in advanced statistical testing.
  • None of the above.
  
  02
  
  Which one of the following best describes your highest level of experience with qualitative program evaluation methodologies?
  • Willing (Little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn).
  • Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through completion of an employer sponsored training or higher education program, OR through at least 6 months of experience applying the competency in the workplace).
  • Skilled (Successfully and regularly applied the competency in the workplace. Recognized by others as demonstrating ample knowledge and skills regarding the competency. Generally, this is achieved through 1 to 3 years of experience).
  • Expert (Application of this competency is polished to excellence and is extensive in nature. Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience).
  • None of the above
  
  03
  
  Which one of the following best describes your highest level of experience using statistical software using code or syntax?
  • Willing (Little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn).
  • Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through completion of an employer sponsored training or higher education program, OR through at least 6 months of experience applying the competency in the workplace).
  • Skilled (Successfully and regularly applied the competency in the workplace. Recognized by others as demonstrating ample knowledge and skills regarding the competency. Generally, this is achieved through 1 to 3 years of experience).
  • Expert (Application of this competency is polished to excellence and is extensive in nature. Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience).
  • None of the above
  
  04
  
  Which best describes your years of experience reviewing and commenting on the work of colleagues?
  • I have none of this experience.
  • I have one (1) year or less of this experience.
  • I have one (1) to two (2) years of this experience.
  • I have two (2) to three (3) years of this experience.
  • I have three (3) to four (4) years of this experience.
  • I have five (5) years or more of this experience.
  
  05
  
  Which one of the following best describes your experience designing program evaluations?
  • Willing (Little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn).
  • Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through completion of an employer sponsored training or higher education program, OR through at least 6 months of experience applying the competency in the workplace).
  • Skilled (Successfully and regularly applied the competency in the workplace. Recognized by others as demonstrating ample knowledge and skills regarding the competency. Generally, this is achieved through 1 to 3 years of experience).
  • Expert (Application of this competency is polished to excellence and is extensive in nature. Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience).
  • None of the above
  
  06
  
  Which one of the following best describes your experience developing policy recommendations supported by facts and analysis?
  • Willing (Little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn).
  • Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through completion of an employer sponsored training or higher education program, OR through at least 6 months of experience applying the competency in the workplace).
  • Skilled (Successfully and regularly applied the competency in the workplace. Recognized by others as demonstrating ample knowledge and skills regarding the competency. Generally, this is achieved through 1 to 3 years of experience).
  • Expert (Application of this competency is polished to excellence and is extensive in nature. Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience).
  • None of the above
  
  07
  
  Which one of the following best describes your experience proposing solutions to complex system challenges?
  • Willing (Little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn).
  • Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through completion of an employer sponsored training or higher education program, OR through at least 6 months of experience applying the competency in the workplace).
  • Skilled (Successfully and regularly applied the competency in the workplace. Recognized by others as demonstrating ample knowledge and skills regarding the competency. Generally, this is achieved through 1 to 3 years of experience).
  • Expert (Application of this competency is polished to excellence and is extensive in nature. Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience).
  • None of the above
  
  08
  
  Which one of the following best describes your experience supporting antiracism and data equity principles and practices?
  • Willing (Little or no experience or training regarding this competency, but interested and willing to learn).
  • Developing (Developing knowledge and skills regarding this competency through completion of an employer sponsored training or higher education program, OR through at least 6 months of experience applying the competency in the workplace).
  • Skilled (Successfully and regularly applied the competency in the workplace. Recognized by others as demonstrating ample knowledge and skills regarding the competency. Generally, this is achieved through 1 to 3 years of experience).
  • Expert (Application of this competency is polished to excellence and is extensive in nature. Recognized by others as demonstrating exceptional knowledge and skills regarding this competency. Generally, this is achieved through 3 or more years of experience).
  • None of the above
  
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