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Assessment Lead

Washington, DC

Barbaricum is a rapidly growing government contractor providing leading-edge support to federal customers, with a particular focus on Defense and National Security mission sets. We leverage more than 17 years of support to stakeholders across the federal government, with established and growing capabilities across Intelligence, Analytics, Engineering, Mission Support, and Communications disciplines. Founded in 2008, our mission is to transform the way our customers approach constantly changing and complex problem sets by bringing to bear the latest in technology and the highest caliber of talent.

Headquartered in Washington, DC's historic Dupont Circle neighborhood, Barbaricum also has a corporate presence in Tampa, FL, Bedford, IN, and Dayton, OH, with team members across the United States and around the world. As a leader in our space, we partner with firms in the private sector, academic institutions, and industry associations with a goal of continually building our expertise and capabilities for the benefit of our employees and the customers we support. Through all of this, we have built a vibrant corporate culture diverse in expertise and perspectives with a focus on collaboration and innovation. Our teams are at the frontier of the Nation's most complex and rewarding challenges. Join our team.

Barbaricum is seeking an experienced Assessment Lead Subject Matter Expert to lead assessment, analytics, and performance measurement activities under the Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) Outreach and Digital Enterprise Services (MODES) contract. You will develop analytical frameworks, establish KPIs and methodologies, synthesize findings into decision-ready products, and advise Contract and Government leadership on trends, risks, and evidence-based opportunities to improve outreach, communications, digital, and community engagement outcomes.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead development and execution of analytical frameworks to assess the effectiveness of outreach, communications, digital, and community engagement efforts.
  • Develop, implement, and analyze assessment tools, materials, and strategies designed to measure Outreach and Engagement performance and program effectiveness.
  • Establish key performance indicators, assessment methodologies, and analytical approaches aligned with MC&FP goals, mission priorities, and engagement objectives.
  • Analyze assessment data to identify trends, performance gaps, risks, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Synthesize findings into decision-ready products, including reports, briefings, dashboards, recommendations, and leadership-level assessment summaries.
  • Provide feedback and recommendations based on assessment results to support evidence-based optimization of outreach and engagement practices.
  • Ensure assessment plan data is collected throughout the engagement assessment cycle and accurately maintained for reporting and analysis.
  • Coordinate with program and office stakeholders to analyze results, interpret findings, and use assessment outcomes to affirm successful practices and improve future outreach and engagement.
  • Recommend and support implementation of appropriate changes to practices, processes, and content to increase alignment with the MC&FP mission and enhance program success.
  • Maintain scientific responsibility for the development and maintenance of specialty assessment content, ensuring consistency with MC&FP goals and analytical standards.
  • Review and update assessment materials, records, tools, and outcomes documentation as required.
  • Collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, the Strategic Communications Task Lead, and functional teams to ensure assessments advance organizational success.

Required Skills:

  • Strong knowledge of assessment design, performance measurement, statistical analysis, evaluation methodology, and data-informed decision support.
  • Ability to design assessment tools, establish KPIs, develop methodologies, and translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
  • Proficiency with statistical software, data analysis tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel functions used to organize, analyze, and present assessment data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, assess implications, and recommend practical improvements.
  • Ability to interpret, synthesize, and present data clearly to senior leaders, Government stakeholders, program teams, and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce concise reports, briefings, assessment narratives, and decision-ready products.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external teams across communications, outreach, digital, community engagement, and program management functions.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, records management discipline, and ability to manage multiple assessment activities simultaneously.
  • Familiarity with state and federal standards, federal program environments, and assessment practices supporting Government or mission-focused programs.
  • Sound judgment and ability to advise leadership on trends, risks, opportunities, and evidence-based improvements.

Required Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in Psychology, Education, Business, Data Analytics, Program Evaluation, Public Administration, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of experience using statistical software, data analysis tools, assessment methodologies, performance measurement approaches, or program evaluation practices.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and implementing assessment tools, KPIs, methodologies, analytical frameworks, and reporting products.
  • Experience analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, identifying trends, and presenting findings in a clear, actionable format.
  • Experience supporting outreach, engagement, communications, digital, community, education, public service, or Government program assessment activities preferred.
  • Experience working with diverse stakeholders to collect feedback, evaluate outcomes, and implement improvements based on assessment findings.
  • DoD Secret Security Clearance.

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