FSI- Evaluation Specialist II, Yorktown Systems Group, Arlington, VA
Yorktown Systems Group -
Arlington, VA,
US
FSI- Evaluation Specialist II
Date Posted: 2024-06-16
Job description
EEO STATEMENT Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are an Equal Opportunity Employer. No employee or applicant for employment is denied equal opportunity because of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, any other non-merit-based factor, or other characteristics protected by law. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries, will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities. The Unconventional, LLC. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
Job Title
FSI- Evaluation Specialist II
Location
Arlington, VA - Arlington, VA 22201 US (Primary)
Category
Contractors
Job Description
Summary:
Evaluation Specialist II for The School of Language Studies (SLS) at the U.S. Department of State's (DOS) Foreign Service Institute (FSI) provides language training and testing to DOS employees and other government agencies in over 70 foreign languages. Enrollments in the School surpass 2000 students annually including up to 1000 distance learning enrollments.
General Requirements, but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications:
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance: National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), background check
Location: The School of Language Studies (SLS) at the U.S. Department of State's (DOS) Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington, Virginia
Travel: Some Travel will be required
Job Requirements
Other duties as assigned.
Job Type
Full-time
Exemption Type
Exempt
Travel
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION Yorktown Systems Group, Inc., and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, are a committed team of dedicated former military and civilian professionals who believe in providing ethical and quality services to Government customers. Our leadership team is composed primarily of Veterans who are now serving in a corporate environment rather than in uniform. Our customer's missions become our own and we are committed to working as a team to achieve success. Because of the depth and experiences of our corporate leadership, we can assure all our customers that "we will do what we say we can do" and will focus on our customer's missions rather than corporate goals. Our business model is based on a personal commitment from our leaders to maintain contact with our customers to continually and consistently gauge our performance. Yorktown Systems Group was founded on the idea that providing quality and ethical services with a laser focus on our customer's goals is an effective long-term business model. Our mission, therefore, is to help our customers meet their requirements and goals. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. The Unconventional, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yorktown Systems Group, Inc.
Job Title
FSI- Evaluation Specialist II
Location
Arlington, VA - Arlington, VA 22201 US (Primary)
Category
Contractors
Job Description
Summary:
Evaluation Specialist II for The School of Language Studies (SLS) at the U.S. Department of State's (DOS) Foreign Service Institute (FSI) provides language training and testing to DOS employees and other government agencies in over 70 foreign languages. Enrollments in the School surpass 2000 students annually including up to 1000 distance learning enrollments.
General Requirements, but are not limited to:
- Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM to plan and conduct evaluation tasks or projects either in a group or executed single-handedly. Tasks and projects include but are not limited to instructional research and institutional (management) data handling and analysis.
- Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM on the development, editing, and review of SLS-relevant evaluation reports, proposal drafts, SLS-specific evaluation policies and procedures, and reference materials as directed. All materials become the property of the United States Government, and the Contractor may not copy or reproduce them in any way for use outside of FSI, share them by any means outside of FSI, or publish them in any way without the express permission of the Government.
- Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow FSI and SLS procedures regarding copyright.
- Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM to provide advisory services to SLS staff in determining research objectives, creating evaluation plans, designing and delivering evaluative instruments, and analyzing, interpreting, and determining implications of evaluation results.
- As directed, assist in the design and/or maintenance of a database for tracking evaluation project timelines and completion.
- Collaborate with the COR, ACOR, or GTM to research evaluation models and systems for potential implementation in SLS and assist with drafting proposals as needed.
- With minimal direction from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, propose, plan and conduct evaluation tasks or projects leading groups or executing single-handedly. Tasks and projects include but are not limited to instructional research and institutional (management) data handling and analysis.
- With minimal direction from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, perform assigned tasks for the development, editing, and review of SLS-relevant evaluation reports, proposal drafts, SLS-specific evaluation policies and procedures, and reference materials on request. All materials become the property of the United States Government, and the Contractor may not copy or reproduce them in any way for use outside of FSI, share them by any means outside of FSI, or publish them in any way without the express permission of the Government.
- Adhere to all copyright guidelines and restrictions and follow FSI and SLS procedures regarding copyright.
- With minimal direction from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, provide expert advisory services to SLS staff and lead teams as needed in determining research objectives, creating evaluation plans, designing and delivering evaluative instruments, and analyzing, interpreting, and determining implications of evaluation results
- Review evaluation plans for proposed projects for effectiveness and provide recommendations as needed.
- As directed, design and/or maintain a database for tracking evaluation project timelines and completion.
- With minimal direction from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, research evaluation models and systems for potential implementation in SLS and draft proposals for improving evaluation models and systems in SLS.
- Develop and deliver SLS-relevant in-service staff development workshops designed to build skills in effective training evaluation and data analysis.
- With minimal direction from the COR, ACOR, or GTM, develop and deliver oral briefings on SLS evaluation projects and results.
- On request, review existing research, analysis, and reported results to assess validity of reported outcomes.
Required Qualifications:
- MA/MS or Ph.D., or foreign equivalent degree in a relevant field.
- A minimum of five (5) years of experience in evaluation design and delivery in an educational context and/or a minimum of five (5) years of experience using qualitative and quantitative methods in social science research.
- Native or near-native proficiency in English.
- Ability to speak and write clearly on topics related to evaluation.
- Be eligible to work in the United States and must have a minimum of one year remaining in U.S. employment eligibility.
- Follow all policies of the Language Section, the Administrative Unit, SLS, FSI, and DOS.
- Follow the guidance provided in the FSI Language and Culture Instructor Guide.
- Follow all administrative processes and procedures as detailed in the SLS Guide to FSI Administrative Procedures.
- Work in a harmonious and professional manner with colleagues who represent cultures from around the world.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience managing the design and implementation of comprehensive organizational systems preferred.
- Experience teaching or researching adult learners of foreign languages preferred.
- Experience designing and delivering evaluation-related training to educators preferred.
Clearance: National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), background check
Location: The School of Language Studies (SLS) at the U.S. Department of State's (DOS) Foreign Service Institute (FSI), Arlington, Virginia
Travel: Some Travel will be required
Job Requirements
Other duties as assigned.
Job Type
Full-time
Exemption Type
Exempt
Travel