Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Westat has an immediate opening for a Senior Study Director to join our team of leading public health researchers conducting research and evaluation studies and providing technical assistance to measure and address health disparities and health equity in health promotion and disease prevention.  In this role you will leverage demonstrated expertise in project management, evaluation research, training and technical assistance, and business development. 

Job Responsibilities:
•    Lead qualitative and/or quantitative research, including major input to study design, instrument development, data collection, analysis, and report writing. 
•    Lead the provision of technical assistance, including overseeing the development of training materials and workshops
•    Lead and work with cross-functional project teams.
•    Serve as a subject-matter expert to projects 
•    Provide operational support, overseeing and monitoring project costs as well as financial performance. 
•    Manage client relationships, delivering strategic council and troubleshooting project-related issues
•    Lead and participate in business development activities including capture and proposal development.  
•    Contribute to report results for publication in peer-reviewed and technical journals.

Basic qualifications:
•    Master's Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences or equivalent and 8 years of experience or a PhD with 3 years of experience.
•    Experience managing project budgets, schedules and teams.
•    Experience in chronic disease and/or HIV community interventions, health equity or working with vulnerable populations

Preferred qualifications: 
•    Experience working in a contracting environment
•    Experience working in diverse communities
•    In depth knowledge of public health programs, research, infrastructure, and current issues and best practices. 

The successful candidate must have excellent attention to detail and be comfortable and effective working on multiple, complex tasks in close coordination with others under limited direction, and have strong interpersonal and writing skills.
 

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Eligible employees may participate in:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Leave
• Professional Development
• Health Advocate
• Employee Assistance Program
• Travel Accident Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

 

Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other protected status under applicable law.