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.
Westat is seeking a senior study director to focus on social science mixed methods quantitative and qualitative research projects for the federal governmentThe candidate should have a content focus in areas such as public health communications, consumer motivations, risk perceptions, decision-making, and/ormessage testing with proven familiarity with social science mixed methods quantitative and qualitative analytic techniques (e.g., anova, ancova, linear and logistic regression, nvivo).
Job responsibilities
Directing the design, execution, and interpretation of research across a variety of quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
Leading projects and teams in mixed methods qualitative and quantitative research.
Presenting and writing about research findings to a variety of audiences to develop, improve, and evaluate communication materials and programs.
Contributing knowledge and expertise in the social sciences (e.g., experimental social psychology, sociology) for various research efforts.
Building new relationships with agencies, business partners and universities to support current and future work.
Writing and leading technical proposals for government clients.
Basic qualifications:
A masters degree in social psychology, sociology, or social science-related field.
A minimum of 10 years of experience including at least 6 years of managing federal contracts.
Demonstrated experience publishing manuscripts through the peer-review process and/or publishing in peer-review journals.
Quantitative and qualitative research experience
Focus group moderation experience
Mixed methods evaluation expertise
Experience writing government proposals
Experience analyzing quantitative data using standard software packages (e.g., spss, sas or r) and/or qualitative data using nvivo
The candidate should have strong strategic, analytical, and project management skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbally) and have excellent attention to detail.
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 - health studies
Pay range
90-125k
Bonus eligibility
Yes
