STEM Outreach Project Control Specialist

Description

 **This position is contingent upon contract award**. 

Evans is seeking a STEM Outreach Control Specialist to join one of their growing contracts supporting the U.S. Airforce. We are seeking to lead the coordination, execution, and continuous improvement of multiple outreach programs that connect students, educators, and volunteers with hands-on STEM experience. This role requires strong program management, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver high-quality STEM programming statewide.

Location details: This role is on-site 5 days/week in the Greater Dayton Ohio area up to 35 miles from Wright-Patterson AFB in Ohio state.

Manage and oversee all aspects of the Scanning Electron Microscope Educators (SEMEDS) program, including planning and execution of bi-monthly after-school sessions.

Coordinate and execute semi-annual WPAFB Job Shadow Days for high school students.

Serve as the organization’s webmaster, developing and maintaining web-based resources and content for STEM outreach initiatives.

Manage and update STEM outreach social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter/X).

Support administration of the Ohio FIRST LEGO League in partnership with program leadership.

Coordinate volunteer recruitment, scheduling, and participation for science fairs across Miami Valley schools.

Manage the Classroom Speakers Program, matching educators with STEM professionals for classroom presentations and career days.

Work cross-functionally with educators, volunteers, and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless program delivery.

Track program performance and continuously identify opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field plus 5 years of project management experience and 1 year of STEM outreach experience or 5 years of project management experience plus 5 years of STEM outreach experience. 

2 years of website management experience is required. 

Frequent travel is required in the Greater Dayton Ohio area.

Experience managing large-scale programs or statewide initiatives.

Experience planning and executing multi-day events, tournaments, or conferences.

Strong coordination skills in coordinating logistics such as venues, vendors, catering, and event operations.

Expertise in managing social media or communications for programs or organizations,

Experience with outreach, community engagement, or STEM education initiatives.

The Evans Experience

Evans, Inc. is a growing firm doing consequential work. We partner with federal agencies — FAA, Navy, Air Force, and others — to implement technology, develop workforces, and drive lasting organizational change. The work is complex, the stakes are real, and the people we serve depend on us to get it right.

What you'll find here is an environment that rewards curiosity, pushes you to think past the obvious answer, and holds everyone accountable for results. We bring integrity to every engagement and the courage to say what needs to be said, even when it's not the easy path.

We're a tight-knit team of people who genuinely care about the work and each other. If you do your best thinking in an environment that values creativity, honesty, and service — and you want to do it alongside people who hold themselves to the same standard — you'll fit here.

We Take Care of Our Own (Benefits)

We believe one of the major benefits of working at Evans is our award-winning culture of ongoing learning and professional growth, with a focus on collaboration, innovation, flexibility, and wellness. But aside from our culture, we also offer a very comprehensive benefits package:

• Supporting Work-Life Integration
• Professional Development & Educational Assistance w/ Extensive Growth Resources
• Annual Discretionary Bonus, Spot Bonus, and Peer Recognition Programs
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, Evans’ Contribution and 100% Vesting

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with ADA. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable workplace accommodation for any part of our employment process, please send an email to HR at evansconsulting.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. This option is reserved only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation. It is not intended for other purposes or inquiries.

Work Authorization

U.S. citizenship or a permanent residency card in the U.S. is required to be an eligible candidate for this opportunity. Employees may be required to hold a specific security clearance depending on the work assignment.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Compensation

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $63,000 to $66,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Evans’s total compensation package for employees.