Rathbone Falvey Research is a small Boise-based research firm that conducts independent evaluations of publicly funded programs. We're looking for an experienced consultant to take ownership of an active multi-year evaluation engagement and work as a close member of our small team.
The Role
This is a genuine ownership role, not task support. You will manage the evaluation workstream end to end:
• Serve as a day-to-day point of contact with our government client — status meetings, correspondence, and working sessions, alongside the firm principal
• Manage the project's deliverables calendar and recurring monthly reporting-and-invoicing cycle, with firm contractual deadlines
• Interpret contract and program documents to determine reporting requirements, data obligations, and evaluation criteria
• Track a large inventory of required data submissions across multiple program years; identify missing or incomplete items and manage requests through to resolution
• Review incoming program and financial data for completeness and quality; conduct analysis supporting the evaluation's findings
• Draft status reports, meeting minutes, data requests, and sections of formal deliverables
• Keep the project's document repository organized, versioned, and audit-ready
Hours run approximately 5–10 per week in typical months, ramping up during reporting and deliverable seasons. The engagement runs into 2027 with potential extension. Full project details are shared with finalists under a confidentiality agreement.
Who We're Looking For
• 5+ years in program evaluation, government contracting, compliance monitoring, auditing, or public-sector program administration
• Demonstrated ability to read contracts, regulations, or program requirements and turn them into concrete work plans and checklists
• Strong analytical skills, including comfort working with program and financial data; advanced Excel required
• Polished, professional presence in client meetings and written correspondence with government staff
• Highly self-directed — you'll manage your own workflow and be trusted to keep the whole train on the tracks
• Comfortable handling sensitive and protected data under strict confidentiality requirements
• Able to pass standard screenings required for government-funded project work
Experience with health and human services programs is a plus but not required — we can teach the subject matter to a strong evaluator.
Terms
• 1099 independent contractor engagement as a project subcontractor to our firm
• Approximately 5–10 hours/week baseline, with planned surges around deliverable deadlines
• Hourly rate commensurate with experience — include your proposed rate when applying
• Boise-area strongly preferred for periodic in-person client meetings
To Apply
Submit a resume and a short note (one paragraph) describing your interest and experience relevant to the project, We read the note before the resume. Submissions without the note will not be considered.
Pay: $35.00 - $75.00 per hour
Application Question(s)
• Please summarize your interest in the position and relevant background.
Location:
• Idaho (Required)
Work Location: Remote