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.

Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a research assistant to work as part of a team on several projects in the Social Policy and Economic Research practice area on nutrition, employment, disability, and family well-being. The projects include program evaluations as well as survey and data analysis studies. The position is based in our Rockville, MD offices.  New employees will work remotely until it becomes safe to return to our offices.

Job Responsibilities:
•    Conduct literature searches. 
•    Support data collection activities including surveys, interviews, and site visits.
•    Prepare data for analysis (both qualitative and quantitative).
•    Conduct preliminary data analyses (using qualitative or statistical software packages) and graphically representing data findings.
•    Assist in the writing of reports. 

Basic Qualifications:
•    A bachelor's degree in the social sciences is required. 

Candidates must have excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational skills; the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously; be detail-oriented; and work well in a fast-paced team environment. Some travel may be needed. Strong computer skills are a plus. Experience with statistical software such as SAS is also a strong plus.

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.