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Evaluation Specialist jobs are open across education, healthcare, government, and nonprofit sectors, at every level from entry-level associate to senior and program lead, with specializations in program evaluation, educational assessment, and policy analysis. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) specializing in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric care to perform comprehensive autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluations. In this role, you will lead the diagnostic process for children and adolescents, you will work within a neurodiversity-affirming framework to provide families with definitive diagnoses, resource navigation, and individualized treatment pathways. This is a 1099 independent contractor position; the position will begin with a Part-Time schedule but may grow into a Full-Time schedule depending on demand and candidate interest.
Responsibilities
- Diagnostic Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews, medical/developmental history reviews, and direct behavioral observations.
- Standardized Testing: Utilize standard assessment tools (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS, or MIGDAS-2) to accurately evaluate neurodivergence.
- Differential Diagnosis: Differentiate ASD from or identify comorbidities with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions.
- Documentation: Produce detailed, high-quality diagnostic reports meeting Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) eligibility criteria.
- Collaborative Care: Lead feedback sessions with patients and families to explain results, answer questions, and recommend interventions such as speech, occupational, or ABA therapy.
Required licenses and certifications
- Nursing Degree: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (MSN or DNP).
- WA State Licensure: Active, unencumbered Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license in Washington State (or eligible for immediate reciprocity).
- RN License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
- Board Certification: National board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC / CPNP-AC) with developmental expertise.
- Prescriptive Authority: Active WA prescriptive authority and a valid Federal DEA registration.
- COE Status: Eligible to complete the Washington HCA Autism Center of Excellence (COE) certification training program immediately upon hire (if not already certified).
- Life Support: Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-licensure experience conducting formal developmental or neurodevelopmental evaluations.
- Tool Certification: Formal training or certification in ADOS-2 and ADI-R administration.
- Framework: Demonstrated commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed care practices.
Pay: $75.00 per hour
Pay: $75.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- ARNP (WA) or a license that is eligible for reciprocity (Required)
- PMHNP-BC or CPNP-PC/CPNP-AC (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, WA 98682
Job Overview
We are seeking a compassionate, highly skilled Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) specializing in neurodevelopmental and psychiatric care to perform comprehensive autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluations. In this role, you will lead the diagnostic process for children and adolescents, you will work within a neurodiversity-affirming framework to provide families with definitive diagnoses, resource navigation, and individualized treatment pathways. This is a 1099 independent contractor position; the position will begin with a Part-Time schedule but may grow into a Full-Time schedule depending on demand and candidate interest.
Responsibilities
- Diagnostic Evaluations: Conduct comprehensive clinical interviews, medical/developmental history reviews, and direct behavioral observations.
- Standardized Testing: Utilize standard assessment tools (e.g., ADOS-2, ADI-R, CARS, or MIGDAS-2) to accurately evaluate neurodivergence.
- Differential Diagnosis: Differentiate ASD from or identify comorbidities with ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and other neurodevelopmental or psychiatric conditions.
- Documentation: Produce detailed, high-quality diagnostic reports meeting Washington Health Care Authority (HCA) and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) eligibility criteria.
- Collaborative Care: Lead feedback sessions with patients and families to explain results, answer questions, and recommend interventions such as speech, occupational, or ABA therapy.
Required licenses and certifications
- Nursing Degree: Master’s or Doctorate degree in Nursing from an accredited institution (MSN or DNP).
- WA State Licensure: Active, unencumbered Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) license in Washington State (or eligible for immediate reciprocity).
- RN License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
- Board Certification: National board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) or Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC / CPNP-AC) with developmental expertise.
- Prescriptive Authority: Active WA prescriptive authority and a valid Federal DEA registration.
- COE Status: Eligible to complete the Washington HCA Autism Center of Excellence (COE) certification training program immediately upon hire (if not already certified).
- Life Support: Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years post-licensure experience conducting formal developmental or neurodevelopmental evaluations.
- Tool Certification: Formal training or certification in ADOS-2 and ADI-R administration.
- Framework: Demonstrated commitment to neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed care practices.
Pay: $75.00 per hour
Pay: $75.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- ARNP (WA) or a license that is eligible for reciprocity (Required)
- PMHNP-BC or CPNP-PC/CPNP-AC (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Vancouver, WA 98682
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in evaluation specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in social science, public policy, education, or a related field
- Proficiency in quantitative analysis tools such as SPSS, Stata, R, or Excel
- Experience designing and implementing program evaluations using logic models or theory of change
- Familiarity with qualitative methods including interviews, focus groups, and coding software
- Strong written communication skills for producing evaluation reports and stakeholder summaries
- Certified Public Health Analyst (CPHA) or American Evaluation Association credentials preferred for senior roles
Tips for Your Evaluation Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to evaluation frameworks
Hiring managers for evaluation specialist roles scan for specific frameworks like logic models, theory of change, or developmental evaluation. Name the exact frameworks you have used, the programs you applied them to, and the decisions your findings informed.
Highlight mixed-methods experience clearly
Many postings require both quantitative and qualitative skills, but candidates bury this. Create a dedicated skills section that separates your data tools, survey design experience, and qualitative coding methods so reviewers can confirm fit at a glance.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists evaluation specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by evaluation type
Formative, summative, and process evaluation roles attract different candidates. When searching, add the evaluation type as a secondary keyword alongside your sector so you surface postings that match your actual day-to-day experience rather than generic analyst roles.
Prepare a findings presentation sample
Evaluation specialist interviews frequently include a practical exercise where you walk through a past evaluation report or present a mock findings brief. Have one polished, anonymized example ready that shows your data interpretation, visualization choices, and stakeholder communication.
Negotiate scope before accepting an offer
Evaluation roles vary widely in whether you design studies, collect data, or only analyze existing datasets. During offer conversations, clarify which phase of the evaluation cycle you own so your workload and resource needs are agreed on before your start date.
Evaluation Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most evaluation specialists?
The companies hiring the most evaluation specialists right now include Volga Partners, Innodata, and Apple, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal agencies, large public health nonprofits, and education consulting firms consistently represent a significant share of total openings.
How many evaluation specialist jobs are remote?
About 71% of evaluation specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the document-heavy and analysis-focused nature of the work. Roles centered on report writing, data analysis, and stakeholder communication tend to be the most remote, while positions requiring direct site visits, focus groups, or on-the-ground data collection are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become an evaluation specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in a social science, education, public health, or policy field, then build applied research skills through coursework or internships focused on program assessment. Gain hands-on experience by supporting evaluations at a nonprofit, government agency, or consulting firm. Develop proficiency in both quantitative tools and qualitative methods, and build a portfolio of evaluation reports that demonstrate your ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
How do you get hired as an evaluation specialist with little experience?
Entry-level candidates can break in by emphasizing research assistant roles, graduate thesis projects, or volunteer evaluation work for community organizations. Reframe academic projects as applied evaluations by describing the program theory, the data you collected, and how findings could inform decisions. Applying to evaluation coordinator or research associate titles at nonprofits and government contractors is a practical starting point before moving into specialist roles.
What does the evaluation specialist interview process look like?
Most evaluation specialist interviews include an initial screening call focused on your methodological background, followed by a technical interview or take-home exercise where you review a dataset, an evaluation design, or a past report and explain your reasoning. Final rounds typically involve presenting your findings to a panel and fielding questions about your stakeholder communication approach and how you handle conflicting data or stakeholder pushback.
Where can I find and apply to evaluation specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to evaluation specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your sector, methods background, and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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