Evidence Action

Program Manager

Evidence Action

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per year

About the role

  • Supporting design and execution of LMIC pilots by managing workstreams, coordinating with partners, tracking deliverables, and ensuring quality and timelines are met.
  • Developing high-quality deliverables to drive decision-making including research memos, slide decks, strategy briefing documents, and reports that synthesize complex technical and programmatic information for diverse audiences.
  • Managing relationships with multiple program stakeholders by supporting engagement with government counterparts, AI labs, researchers, and implementing partners.
  • Experimenting with AI tools and approaches to test hypotheses, prototype solutions, and contribute creative ideas to improve how the program and broader org function.
  • Driving project management across multiple workstreams, maintaining clear trackers, action items, and communication with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Conducting rigorous analysis and research to inform the strategy of new programs, including evidence reviews, cost-effectiveness analyses, landscape scans, expert interviews, and technical scoping across priority verticals (e.g., likely health and agriculture to begin)
  • Learning and growing rapidly by taking on increasing responsibility as you demonstrate strong performance and ownership.

Requirements

  • 2-6 years of experience driving measurable impact at speed and scale, with demonstrated outcomes such as:
  • - Scaled a program, product, or initiative to reach 100,000+ people within 12-18 months
  • - Achieved a 20%+ improvement in a key metric (e.g., health outcomes, educational attainment, income, access) within 12-18 months
  • - Led rapid iteration cycles that moved from pilot to scaled implementation in under 2 years
  • - Operated in environments where decisions are made on data within weeks, not quarters
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with demonstrated ability to structure ambiguous problems and synthesize insights from diverse data sources. Examples of this could include: consulting casework, academic research, policy analysis, or data science projects.
  • Strong project management capabilities, including attention to detail, ability to manage competing priorities, and track record of delivering on time.
  • Interest in international development, global health, or adjacent fields with a strong preference for familiarity with evidence-based interventions and cost effectiveness.
  • Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration; able to adapt quickly, take initiative, and maintain focus on impact.
  • Curiosity and creativity with AI tools, including a testing mindset and eagerness to experiment with emerging technologies. Experience with coding or data analysis tools is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Balances high EQ, rigor, and strong throughput with the levity and humility to tackle hard problems in a diverse, collaborative team
Benefits
  • international health care
  • HSA/FSA options
  • life insurance
  • disability coverage
  • retirement plans with a matching component
  • generous and flexible leave options
  • other employee perks on a reimbursement basis
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
communication skillsattention to detailcuriositycreativityadaptabilityinitiativefocus on impactrelationship managementproblem-solvingcollaboration