How to hire a program evaluation consultant

How to hire a program evaluation consultant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step program evaluation consultant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a program evaluation consultant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new program evaluation consultant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the program evaluation consultant you need to hire. Certain program evaluation consultant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   Hiring the perfect program evaluation consultant also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of program evaluation consultants and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Program Evaluation Consultant	Description	Hourly rate
   Program Evaluation Consultant	Management analysts, often called management consultants, propose ways to improve the efficiency of an organization. They advise managers on how to make organizations more profitable through reduced costs and increased revenues.	$20-53
   Analyst	Analysts are employees or individual contributors with a vast experience in a particular field that help the organization address challenges. They help the organization improve processes, policies, and other operations protocol by studying the current processes in place and determining the effectiveness of those processes... Show more	$25-47
   Data Analyst	Data analysts are responsible for interpreting the company's statistics and providing sound recommendations to the organization. They manage the organization's data sets, usually related to market performance, finance, or human resources... Show more	$25-49

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Program Evaluation
   • Data Collection Instruments
   • Data Analysis
   • Evaluation Plan
   • Logic Model
   • SPSS
   • Assessment Tools
   • Capacity Building
   • Evaluation Design
   • Focus Group Discussions
   • Technical Assistance
   • Data Collection
   • Public Health
   • Survey Data

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage testing and workstation evaluations for the conventional systems collection mission to satisfy DoD directives.
   • Manage several SDLC phases for enterprise systems used by state government agencies to perform environmental and environmental management.
   • Implement program policies and procedures that include: intake, evaluation and IFSP meeting.
   • Process intake of referrals for preschool age children and assist parents in starting the CPSE process.
   • Coordinate and schedule evaluations, as well as develop evaluation summaries for district CPSE meetings; present evaluations at CPSE meetings.
   • Coordinate evaluation representative attendance to the IFSP.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your program evaluation consultant job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A program evaluation consultant can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, program evaluation consultants' average salary in arkansas is 49% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level program evaluation consultants 62% less than senior-level program evaluation consultants.
   • Certifications. A program evaluation consultant with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a program evaluation consultant's salary.

   Average program evaluation consultant salary

   $68,993yearly

   $33.17 hourly rate

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   Entry-level program evaluation consultant salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing a program evaluation consultant job description

   A job description for a program evaluation consultant role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a program evaluation consultant job description:

   Program evaluation consultant job description example

   LMI is seeking an Evaluation Consultant at our headquarters office in McLean, VA. This position will support NASA's workforce experience activities for students grades K-16 with a STEM focus.
   
   LMI is a consultancy dedicated to powering a future-ready, high-performing government, drawing from expertise in digital and analytic solutions, logistics, and management advisory services. We deliver integrated capabilities that incorporate emerging technologies and are tailored to customers' unique mission needs, backed by objective research and data analysis. Founded in 1961 to help the Department of Defense resolve complex logistics management challenges, LMI continues to enable growth and transformation, enhance operational readiness and resiliency, and ensure mission success for federal civilian and defense agencies.
   
   LMI has been named a 2022 #TopWorkplace in the United States by Top Workplaces! We are honored to be recognized as a company that values a people-centered culture, and we are grateful to our employees for making this possible!
   Responsibilities
   
   * Provide support and assistance in the use of NASA's online application and registration system for internships, fellowships, academic, research, professional development opportunities, and other learning experiences.
   * Identify and recruit mentors based on defined program criteria.
   * Receive and review applications and aid in the selection of participants.
   * Develop metrics and provides updates to leadership on trends and findings.
   * Research and develop approaches to increase broader participation, enhance management efficiencies, lower overhead costs, and maximize implementation.
   * Analyze and summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner.
   * Draft data collection methodologies and coordinate with appropriate organizations.
   * Perform special projects as requested.
   
   Qualifications
   
   * B.A. or B.S. degree
   * 2 years of work experience
   * Ability to develop a variety of written and presentation-based work products and deliverables
   * Ability to work in a team-based environment
   * Ability to travel to and work on client sites as needed
   * Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint
   * Excellent analytical, problem solving, and presentation skills
   * Excellent customer relationship management skills
   * This position requires an active security clearance at the Secret level. You must be a US citizen.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find program evaluation consultants for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your program evaluation consultant job on Zippia to find and recruit program evaluation consultant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit program evaluation consultants, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new program evaluation consultant

   Once you've selected the best program evaluation consultant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new program evaluation consultant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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