Principal Researcher

About the Role:

Culmen is recruiting for a Principal Researcher to consult on the methodology design and interpretation of the impact evaluation findings for a series of evaluations of a Department of State Foreign Assistance program. 

The Principal Researcher (PR) will lead a series of evaluations of a Department of State funded program in areas including transnational organized crime, corruption, narcotics trafficking, and money laundering investigations. 

• Master’s degree or higher in research methods, data science, program evaluation or related field with 7-10 years of experience, or PhD with 5-7 years of experience
• Demonstrated experience in designing and conducting evaluations in areas of foreign assistance and public diplomacy projects and adult learning methodology
• Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative research methods, data analysis, and statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS, STATA, NVivo).
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in public health practice and research

• Familiarity to both US foreign and national security practices and/or international good practices for law enforcement approaches to addressing: transnational organized crime, rule of law, corruption, fentanyl/synthetics and narcotics trafficking, PRC/Russian malign influence, and money laundering investigations
• Gender analysis skills
• Ability to travel internationally 

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, improving global health and humanitarian programs, and optimizing government operations.  With experience in over 140 countries, we help our customers to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments worldwide.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision coverage with 100% of the premiums paid by the company for all employees and their eligible dependents (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• AFLAC Available
• Tuition Assistance
• 12 Paid Holidays

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