AM&E Data Specialist - Secret Clearance

We are seeking a highly skilled AM&E Data Specialist to support our client’s Department of Defense (DoD) customer under the AM&E Support Services contract. This role requires expertise in managing and analyzing security cooperation programs, data-driven decision-making, and evaluation methodologies that align with the highest industry standards.

The Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) Data Specialist will play a critical role in supporting security cooperation programs through advanced data collection, analysis, and evaluation strategies. The specialist will work with partner nations, DoD leadership, and interagency stakeholders to enhance assessment methodologies, develop monitoring frameworks, and improve data-driven decision-making processes.

This role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in designing evaluation tools, and expertise in security cooperation program assessment in accordance with the American Evaluation Association (AEA) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop partner nation assessment methodologies and monitoring plans.
• Support collaboration, learning, and adaptation (CLA) activities to refine security cooperation efforts.
• Design data collection templates and process maps for effective information gathering and reporting.
• Assist in developing Socium AM&E toolsets, ensuring seamless integration with security cooperation programs.
• Perform data management and quality control to maintain standardized AM&E production.
• Contribute to Significant Security Cooperation Initiative (SSCI) development, ensuring compliance with DoD policies.
• Apply Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) policy guidance to meet security cooperation objectives.
• Liaise with OSD Policy, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), and interagency stakeholders to enhance AM&E planning and execution.
• Support operational needs and mission success for assigned security cooperation branches.
• Prepare briefings, reports, and data-driven insights for senior DoD leadership.
• Provide event coordination and senior leader engagement support as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Wits Solutions values through behaviors; set high personal standards for performance and conduct;
• Demonstrate ability to be a team player; work well with others; contributes positively to work / team environment;
• Work with team members to anticipate and assess clients’ future needs and assess solutions;
• Support the operations of the engagement team and management while performing as an integrated team member

• U.S. Citizen with the ability to maintain a Secret security clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in designing and implementing assessment, monitoring, and evaluation (AM&E) programs within the security sector, government agencies, NGOs, or private industry.
• At least two (2) years of experience developing evaluation strategies, designing survey instruments, and analyzing data using quantitative and qualitative methods.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience conducting Evaluability Assessments.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills to effectively engage with security cooperation stakeholders.
• Fluent in English with the ability to produce high-quality written reports.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience collaborating with organizations responsible for global security sector reform indexes, such as:

1. Global Peace Index
2. Afrobarometer
3. World Justice Project
4. Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project

• Three (3) years of experience producing written reports, developing data visualization platforms (dashboards, updateable graphics), and incorporating evaluation findings into program design.
• Two (2) years of experience coordinating interagency monitoring and evaluation efforts.
• Master’s Degree in International Development, Social Sciences, Security Studies, or a related AM&E field.
• Eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance.

Our client, a fast growing, SBA 8(a) certified, premium IT services and solutions organization, focuses on partnering with our clients to improve their productivity and operational efficiency. With more than 15 years of experience developing innovative enterprise IT solutions for a range of government and commercial clients. They have earned the reputation for being a transparent and dependable business partner for their clients. Their ranking as one of the best in the services industry stems from their team of A+ players who constantly push the envelope to achieve better than best results. With a deep understanding of IT, their breadth and depth of experience helps us offer world-class solutions to their clients. They are continuously recognized by their clients for their performance, timely delivery, and more importantly their insightful, robust, and innovative solutions.

Company Culture and Values: Our clients’ culture is one of creativity and participation in a cooperative, progressive workplace. They prosper because their leaders and associates can adapt to change, stand tough on issues, think differently and act early. Their culture is defined by honesty, respect for individuals, transparency, and teamwork. They have an ideal equilibrium of values, work and play, where all employees get opportunities to grow both professionally & personally.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement: Our client is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.