NVFS SAMHSA-Funded External Evaluator

Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) is seeking a qualified external evaluator to provide independent technical expertise for its SAMHSA‑funded National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative, Category III Community Treatment and Service Center project. The evaluator will develop an evaluation framework, design and manage data‑collection instruments, conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses, and produce interim, annual, and final evaluation reports, as well as executive summaries and briefings for stakeholders. The work is primarily remote with occasional virtual or in‑person meetings, and the contract is for a five‑year period with a Year 1 budget ceiling of $35,000. • Develop and implement a comprehensive evaluation plan, including data‑management, confidentiality, and quality‑control protocols. • Perform quarterly data reviews, quantitative/qualitative analyses, and produce operational synthesis reports for frontline staff. • Deliver interim, annual, and final evaluation reports plus executive summaries, slide decks, and public‑facing briefs to support NVFS and SAMHSA reporting requirements.