COMPANY OVERVIEW Kauffman & Associates, Inc., (KAI) is a small to mid-sized contractor that specializes in health and human services, community and economic development, and education. Our work includes research, evaluation, communications, management support, social marketing, and related information technology. Clients include federal, tribal, state, and local governments, associations, foundations, and private-sector businesses. We are proud to have been named the nation’s 11th fastest growing inner city business by the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City and Inc. Magazine. With offices in Spokane, WA and Silver Spring, MD, KAI is a Native American woman-owned, SBA-certified 8(a) and HUB Zone small disadvantaged business and a GSA Schedule contractor. For more information about KAI, visit our website at www.kauffmaninc.com. JOB DESCRIPTION The Applied Researcher will conduct research activities focused on national and cross-site evaluations and community-based initiatives of federal contracts. Effective, collaborative teamwork is an essential ingredient. Competence and experience with managing federal projects is required. This position may encompass a range of areas including education, behavioral health and health care, and social services. RESPONSIBILITIES • Conducts applied research of various community-based initiatives and grant-funded projects, which are primarily focused with American Indian and Alaska Native communities • Designs and plans programmatic and evaluation models using participatory processes including empowerment evaluation • Uses mixed methods and develops both qualitative and quantitative measures to gather information for programmatic, evaluation, and social marketing purposes and manages and analyzes data. • Clearly and succinctly reports written and verbal findings using a mixed media approach • Able to negotiate Federal OMB Clearance, Data Use Agreements, and Institutional Review Board processes and documentation • Facilitates the building of evaluation capacity in communities and program team members • Experience with federal contracts or subcontracts REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Three to five years of experience related to applied research and evaluation with community-based initiatives and/or grant-funded projects • Master’s degree in evaluation, educational psychology, health or social services, required; PhD preferred • Outstanding relational, teamwork, and cultural competency with colleagues, community members, federal representatives, contractors, and clients • Excellent analytical and writing skills that include an attention to detail as well as a grasp of large conceptual frameworks • Demonstrated production of complex and high quality work • Previous work in American Indian/Alaska Native communities preferred If your qualifications and experience match the job responsibilities described, please submit a letter of interest and resume by close of business Wednesday, July 1, 2009. KAI is an equal opportunity employer Location: Silver Spring, MD Compensation: Salary is commensurate with expertise and experience. Benefits include medical/dental/life/401(k). Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. dc