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 is committed to building a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equity for all. We believe that our greatest strength draws on the different backgrounds, cultures, perspectives and experiences of our employees.

Job Summary:
Westat is seeking research assistants to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers and program evaluators focused on mental health and substance use research and training projects. This role involves project management, communicating with clients, executing study plans, overseeing data collection and analysis, developing environmental scans, and contributing to project reports and publications.

This opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement (1 day on-site).

Job Responsibilities:

Support all stages of research from study design through data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews.Partner with client and subcontractor data collection efforts which may involve administering surveys, interviews, site visits, observation protocols, legislative research, and/or acquiring administrative data.Analyze both qualitative and quantitative data.Assist with producing reports and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.Participate in presentations at conferences and other meetings.Coordinate and lead project management tasks such as taking comprehensive meeting notes, coordinating internal and external meetings, and communicating directly with clients on a supervised basis.Lead webinars, including coordinating with panelists and clients, developing marketing materials, and managing logistics.Basic Qualifications:Cover letter submitted with application.A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, or a related field and 0-2 years of related experience. Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods.Experience analyzing and interpreting data. Demonstrated writing skills, including ability to conduct literature reviews for scientific reports.Experience creating research-driven and visually engaging content, including reports, tables, graphs, and presentation slides using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Preferred Qualifications:Experience with programming for data analysis (such as SAS, SPSS, or R), Zoom webinars, and social media marketing.Other Required Qualifications:Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.Demonstrated organizational and time-management skills.Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Detail orientedAbility to work independently and as part of a team.

Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Parental LeaveVacation Leave  (15 days per year)Sick Leave  (10 days per year)Holiday Leave  (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays per year)Professional DevelopmentHealth AdvocateEmployee Assistance ProgramTravel Accident InsuranceMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceShort Term Disability InsuranceLong Term Disability InsuranceLife and AD&D InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceSupplemental Life InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountHealth Savings Account

This opportunity will be posted for a minimum of 5 days and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

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.
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