Senior Technical Director

About Q2IMPACT:

Q2IMPACT is a data-first organization known for delivering innovative, customized solutions in monitoring, evaluation, learning, digital transformation, and performance management for government, security, and development partners. Drawing on deep expertise in advanced analytics, digital platforms, and AI, we help clients solve their most complex data, knowledge management, and operational challenges. Our collaborative culture values curiosity, partnership, and technical excellence.

Project Summary:

The EUR/ACE Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Task Order supports the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs in strengthening evidence-based decision-making across a geographically diverse portfolio of foreign assistance programs. The task order delivers comprehensive MEL services—including project- and portfolio-level monitoring, third-party monitoring, evaluations, data quality assessments, and strategic learning—covering priority countries in Eastern Europe, the Western Balkans, Eurasia, Central Asia, and Ukraine. Operating across complex and, at times, conflict-affected environments, the project emphasizes methodological rigor, adaptive management, and timely delivery of actionable evidence. Support is provided directly to EUR/ACE headquarters through close coordination with bureau staff, implementing partners, and task order leadership to inform program oversight and learning.

Position Summary:

The Senior Technical Director provides technical leadership, quality assurance, and methodological oversight across all MEL activities, ensuring rigor, consistency, and usability of evidence.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide technical oversight for meta-level and project-level MEL systems. Ensure methodological rigor in evaluations, analyses, and learning products. Lead knowledge management and strategic communications integration. Review and clear MEL frameworks, evaluations, dashboards, and reports. Mentor MEL specialists and analysts.

Minimum Education and Experience

Master’s degree or higher in evaluation, social sciences, or related field. 10+ years of experience in MEL, strategic learning, and knowledge management.

Required Security Clearance:

U.S. Citizenship. Active Secret-level clearance or ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance.

Location and Travel: Kyiv, Ukraine.

Benefits of Joining Q2IMPACT:

A dynamic group of professionals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, committed to delivering high-quality results and making a meaningful impact in communities around the world. An opportunity to lead and shape a growing firm that has a solid reputation in the industry and is poised for further expansion. A chance to work across development, diplomacy, and defense sectors, with a broad portfolio of projects and clients. A supportive and inclusive culture that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, and paid time off.

Join our team at Q2IMPACT, where your talents, expertise, and passion can make a difference. Apply today and become part of a dynamic and growing organization.

Working Conditions and Required Equipment

The incumbent in these positions will work in a professional office environment and will utilize thefollowing equipment when working

Computer (laptop or desktop) Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax Telephone Other (Specify if any)

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of these positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

These position descriptions provide an overview of the major functions and requirements of these roles. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the positions; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.