Job SummaryThis position is open until filled; however, to ensure consideration applications should be submitted by January 26, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. King County Housing Authority (KCHA) is actively seeking an accomplished professional for the position of Senior Manager of Research & Evaluation (Senior Administrative Program Manager) to lead our research and evaluation endeavors. In this pivotal role, you will lead efforts to use research, data analysis and program evaluations that foster organizational learning and drive collaborative research projects, shaping the organization's landscape. We're searching for an individual with extensive experience in leading applied research/evaluation studies from start to finish, strong communication and presentations skills, and a successful track record of effective project and people management. This work is performed under the general direction of the Senior Vice President of Policy, Research, and Social Impact Initiatives.This role goes beyond data -- it's about translating complex findings into practical recommendations and driving positive change. If you possess the qualifications we are looking for and have a passion for using data and research to drive social justice and continuous improvement, we invite you to apply. Your visionary leadership will be instrumental in embedding this critical function throughout our organization. Let's shape the future together!

　　The King County Housing Authority 

　　King County Housing Authority (KCHA), an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing. To learn more about KCHA and our Mission visit this link{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. 

　　We transform lives through housing. 

　　Essential Functions*The Senior Manager of Research & Evaluation will: *

　　Mentor and support the research and evaluation team including hiring and staff planning, providing training, direction and oversight to individual staff, and ensuring completion of individual and team work-plans and initiatives.

　　Develop an overarching vision for the role of research, evaluation and learning within the organization in addition to developing a learning agenda for assigned initiatives.

　　Collaborate with the Senior Vice President of Policy, Research, and Social Impact Initiatives and the President/CEO to shape the Authority's Research Agenda, fostering partnerships with universities, think-tanks, philanthropic agencies, governmental partners, and media to enhance the evidence base on affordable housing.

　　Develop funding strategies, recommend applied research design and implementation, and oversee the translation and dissemination of study results. 

　　Use research, analysis, and assessment findings to develop policy and program recommendations for executive and Senior-level management, KCHA's Board of Commissioners, and external partners, industry leaders and policymakers.

　　Develop and manage processes, learning formats, and communication tools to ensure research, measurement, analysis, and evaluation results are disseminated in practical and actionable formats for staff at all KCHA levels.

　　Lead data management, statistical analysis, and analytic efforts to ensure robust data practices to be used to inform agency policy and practice; manages third-party data sharing to ensure compliance with Authority objectives and regulations.

　　Direct KCHA's measurement and evaluation activities for Moving to Work (MTW) initiatives and policies to ensure robust evidence and learning to inform program and policy scaling, pivots, and other adjustments; assists operational teams on program design and