Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the u.sGovernment, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governmentsWestat`s research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in rockville, maryland, near washington, dc.
This role may be based in rockville, maryland or san antonio, texas and is telework eligible.
Westat’s education studies practice is seeking an experienced evaluation researcher to lead education evaluations and proposalsYou will bring:
Experience successfully directing large-scale impact or implementation evaluations for federal agencies.
A strong track record of winning large-scale evaluation proposals.
Subject matter expertise in important topics in education (e.g., educator effectiveness, low-performing schools, students with disabilities, and college access for disadvantaged youth).
Job responsibilities include:
Leading large or multiple small evaluation projects.
Reviewing and ensuring the quality of project deliverables.
Overseeing projects’ financial management and reporting.
Serving as a subject matter expert for education projects.
Communicating results to broad audiences including policymakers and practitioners through written and oral presentations.
Mentoring staff on evaluation projects and proposals.
Identifying and advancing business opportunities.
Identifying external partnerships for proposals and business opportunities.
Leading and reviewing technical and business proposals.
Basic qualifications:
Master’s or doctoral degree in a social science field (e.g., economics, education, psychology, public policy, or sociology).
10 or more years of experience in education research.
Experience serving as a project director, deputy project director, or principal investigator on at least one evaluation for the institute of education sciences.
Preferred qualifications:
Doctoral degree in a social science field (e.g., economics, education, psychology, public policy, or sociology)
Demonstrated success in leading winning proposals for large-scale impact or implementation evaluations.
Demonstrated success in leading large-scale impact or implementation evaluations.
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balanceEligible 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.
Career area
Research
