Director of Evaluation, Learning, and Data Strategy

Position Type: FTE

Location

*S*outh Carolina-based candidates PREFERED. Remote candidates within the SOUTHEASTERN United States will be considered. Occasional travel throughout South Carolina required.

Reports to

CEO

Position Overview

SCIMHA seeks a collaborative, strategic, and systems-oriented Director of Evaluation, Learning, and Data Strategy to lead organizational efforts related to evaluation, performance measurement, organizational learning, and data governance.

The Director will coordinate evaluation activities across multiple programs and funding streams, including partnerships with university-based evaluators; conduct internal evaluation activities for selected programs; support grant performance monitoring and reporting; and help ensure that data collected throughout the organization informs continuous improvement, strategic decision-making, and systems change efforts.

The Director will also lead efforts to strengthen SCIMHA's data governance infrastructure, including privacy practices, data-sharing agreements, and policies that support ethical and effective cross-sector collaboration.

A key responsibility of this role is helping SCIMHA integrate and make meaningful use of information collected across its programs, identifying trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement that can strengthen outcomes for children, families, professionals, and systems statewide.

Essential Responsibilities

Evaluation, Learning, and Strategic Data Use

• Lead implementation of an organization-wide framework for evaluation, learning, and continuous quality improvement.
• Synthesize findings and data across programs, initiatives, and funding streams to identify trends, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with leadership and program teams to use evaluation findings and performance data to inform planning, decision-making, and program refinement.
• Develop reports, presentations, dashboards, and data summaries for leadership, funders, board members, and external stakeholders.
• Translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for non-technical audiences.
• Promote a culture of learning, inquiry, and data-informed decision-making across the organization.

External Evaluation Coordination

• Serve as SCIMHA's organizational liaison for external evaluators and university evaluation partners.
• Coordinate evaluation activities across multiple contracts and projects.
• Support Program Directors, who maintain primary responsibility for program implementation and content expertise.
• Monitor evaluation timelines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Facilitate communication and knowledge-sharing between evaluators, staff, leadership, and funders.
• Ensure evaluation findings are integrated into organizational learning and improvement efforts.

Internal Evaluation and Performance Measurement

• Design and implement evaluation activities for programs that do not utilize external evaluators.
• Lead evaluation efforts for SCIMHA's clinical and workforce development programs.
• Develop logic models, theories of change, outcome measures, and data collection tools.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Support program teams in identifying meaningful measures and using data to improve practice and outcomes.
• Prepare evaluation reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.

Grant Reporting and Performance Monitoring

• Serve as evaluation and performance monitoring coordinator for designated federal and foundation grants.
• Track project deliverables, performance measures, and outcomes.
• Coordinate required data collection and reporting activities.
• Contribute to grant reports and funder communications.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of required reporting.

Data Governance, Privacy, and Data Sharing

• Lead organizational efforts to strengthen and standardize data governance practices.
• Assess and improve existing policies and procedures related to privacy, confidentiality, data management, and data sharing.
• Coordinate development, implementation, tracking, and renewal of Data Use Agreements, Business Associate Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and related documents.
• Identify gaps in existing agreements and processes and recommend solutions.
• Advise staff and leadership on appropriate data-sharing practices and privacy considerations.
• Collaborate with legal counsel and external partners as needed regarding compliance and risk management.
• Promote ethical, secure, and responsible use of organizational data.

Data Systems Stewardship

• Serve as the organizational lead for leveraging SCIMHA's integrated data systems to support evaluation, reporting, organizational learning, and decision-making.
• Develop expertise in the organization's data systems and data architecture.
• Monitor data quality, consistency, and usability across programs.
• Collaborate with program staff and developers to identify refinements and enhancements that improve reporting, evaluation, and operational effectiveness.
• Help ensure data systems generate meaningful and reliable information for program management, evaluation, and strategic planning.
• Support staff in effective use of reporting tools and data resources.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Evaluation, Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Education, Public Policy, Research Methods, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in program evaluation, applied research, quality improvement, performance measurement, or related work.
• Experience translating data into actionable recommendations for organizations and stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects and partnerships simultaneously.
• Experience designing and implementing evaluations and/or performance measurement systems.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and partner organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in infant and early childhood mental health, behavioral health, public health, child welfare, education, or related human service systems.
• Experience working with external evaluators, university partners, or research institutions.
• Experience with federal grant performance measurement and reporting.
• Experience developing or coordinating data-sharing agreements and data governance processes.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, and related privacy frameworks.
• Experience with continuous quality improvement, implementation science, or systems-change initiatives.
• Experience working with databases, case management systems, dashboards, or integrated data systems.
• Doctoral degree in a related field.

Desired Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate

• Systems thinking and strategic perspective
• Ability to connect evaluation findings to organizational improvement
• Strong relationship-building and facilitation skills
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills
• Ability to influence and guide without direct authority
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous learning
• Strong attention to detail while maintaining focus on big-picture goals
• Commitment to equity, family-centered practice, and cross-sector collaboration

SCIMHA Values

• We are relationship focused.
• We are committed to reflective practice.
• We advocate for fairness and opportunity for all children and their families.
• We are dedicated to continuous improvement and learning.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $86,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience

• Leadership: 3 years (Required)
• evaluation: 3 years (Required)

Location

* South Carolina (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote