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Senior Study Director - Education Studies - Remote Eligible

Employer
Westat
Location
Rockville , MD
Closing date
Sep 1, 2021

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Industry
Education, Research
Function
Executive, Director
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.

Westat has an immediate opening for a Study Director to join our team of technical assistance experts in our education practice. In this role you will advise our product developers and state clients on planning, implementation and continuous improvement efforts related to scaling evidence-based best practices with a focus on legal implications.

This role is remote eligible.

Job Responsibilities:
· Designing technical assistance projects with senior state education agency (SEA) leaders.
· Leading and/or supporting the implementation of TA projects with SEAs and their partner regional educational agencies (REAs), and local education agencies (LEAs).
· Building client capacity based on demonstrated needs and implementation of evidence-based practices.
· Managing multiple, complex project budgets and schedules.
· Managing staff, sub-contractors and partners to deliver on-time, high-quality products and services.
· Reviewing products and supporting clients regarding compliance with federal law.
· Identifying and mitigating risks in high-profile projects.
· Successfully collaborating with national, state and local partners to achieve project objectives.

Basic Qualifications
· Bachelor's degree in Education with a minimum of 10 years' experience, including 4 years' experience in a leadership position in a state education agency.
· Experience with both special education and general education.
· Experience with fiscal and legislative issues.

Preferred Qualifications
· Knowledgeable about state and local public education systems.
· Extensive knowledge about evidence-based practices.

In this dynamic role you will use your communication skills, administrative abilities, and your ability to proactively collaborate with multiple teams across multiple deadlines.

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
Website
Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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