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Research Associate

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
Jul 7, 2021

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Industry
Research
Function
Analyst, Research
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

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 has an immediate opening for a Research Associate to join our Social Policy and Economics Practice to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers focused on programs intended to improve the lives of at-risk populations. You will assist in designing study plans and data collection plans.  Project activities typically include developing instruments and identifying secondary data sources, collecting data, conducting analysis, and contributing to project reports and publications. 

Job Responsibilities: 
•    Supports all stages of research from study design through data collection and management, analysis, and reporting. 
•    Conducts robust literature searches and distills the information into an insightful background and understanding section for the topic at hand
•    Participates in developing data collection plan and the associated instruments and materials 
•    Conducts and oversees data collection efforts which may involve administering surveys, interviews, site visits, observation protocols, and/or acquiring administrative data
•    Analyzes data, including both qualitative and quantitative data
•    Contributes to reports and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
•    Participates in presentations at conferences and other meetings 
•    Participates in proposal writing. 

Basic Qualifications:
•    A Master's degree in the public policy or a social science discipline, such as sociology, economics, political science, or psychology or in analytical methods such as statistics.
•    A minimum of 3 year of experience. 

Preferred Qualifications:
•    Expertise in either quantitative or qualitative research methods
•    Experience developing analysis plans and overseeing analysis. 
•    Experience managing large datasets and conducting analyses using statistical software (such as SAS, Stata, or R) or qualitative software such as NVivo.

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.
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.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
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Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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