Senior Research Associate - Health Services
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 seeking a Senior Research Associate with expertise in qualitative data collection and analysis, learning systems/learning collaboratives, and technical assistance to lead tasks and/or projects for government clients in various health services research areas such as patient safety, patient experience and engagement, alternative payment models, program evaluation, policymaking, health informatics, health care quality, measure and tool development, survey research and statistical analysis. Senior Research Associates work collaboratively with others in multidisciplinary teams and may serve as project director, project manager, task lead or as an advisor on projects. Demonstrated experience working on health services research projects for Federal agencies such as the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is highly desirable.
Job Responsibilities:
- Designing and leading research projects or tasks using qualitative and/or quantitative methods
- Working in multidisciplinary teams and serving as a mentor to staff
- Interacting closely with clients and being responsive to client needs
- Managing budgets and timelines
- Reviewing work products to ensure the highest quality
- Managing and overseeing the work of subcontractors, as needed
- Working on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
- Presenting research findings to a variety of audiences
- Facilitating virtual and in-person collaborative events, including webinars and affinity groups
- Designing or implementing a learning plan or curriculum
- Delivering customized technical assistance or support
- Conducting literature reviews, interviews, or focus groups to produce memos, reports, tipsheets, tools, and other resources or deliverables
- Writing technical proposals for government clients and working on business development activities
Basic Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in social sciences, public health, or a related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience in qualitative data collection and analysis, learning systems/learning collaboratives, and technical assistance; or a Ph.D. in social sciences, public health, or a related field with 2 or more years of relevant experience qualitative data collection and analysis, learning systems/learning collaboratives, and technical assistance.
- Experience designing, leading, or facilitating activities related to training and technical assistance
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with training and technical assistance for federal government contracts
- Experience leading contracts funded by Federal, State, or local health agencies
Other Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated communication skills and ability to translate complex technical information into plain language for various audiences
- Ability to mentor more junior staff and work collaboratively with more senior staff
- Excellent attention to detail and quality assurance
This role is eligible for a remote work arrangement.
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 Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
- Sick Leave (10 days per year)
- Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
- 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.
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