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Job Description 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. Job Summary: Westat has an opening for a Senior Study Director to join the Child Welfare/Justice Team within the Behavioral Health and Health Policy practice area. This talented, multidisciplinary group of research professionals works on a wide range of cutting-edge program evaluations and research studies focused on marginalized populations and the agencies and individuals that serve them. Some examples of the type of work you will be involved with and help make an impact on include: • Mixed-methods evaluations of local state and federal child welfare and juvenile and criminal justice programs, including surveys focused on the effectiveness...

Job Description Well known research organization seeking experienced telephone interviewers to conduct research interviews with participants in a long term study. The primary activity of this position is asking questions over the phone following a specific script. Competitive salary. Immediate start. Candidates must be able to work 15-40 hours per week, during any of the following times: · Days (12pm - 6pm ET), Evenings (6pm - 10pm ET), and Weekends (Sat 10am - 6 pm ET; Sun 2pm - 9pm ET). You must be 18 years of age or older, have prior phone interviewing experience, provide a voice sample and have strong computer skills. The following items are needed to support at-home interviewing: A Windows-based PC computer (Windows 10 or later) with a web camera (video and audio functionality) A wired high speed internet connection (cable, DSL or fiber optic only) that you use during working hours (hard-wired connection for example with Ethernet cable) Reliable telephone (corded...

Job Description 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. We are seeking an experienced Senior IT project manager to support the full life cycle needs of health research projects and contribute to business development activities. You will collaborate with domain experts, program managers, and other IT professionals to formulate and implement IT solutions that reflect an understanding of business issues, as well as IT strategies, problems and priorities. You will also provide oversight of other IT project managers within a health research portfolio. You will work with project stakeholders to develop and refine business objectives, project scope, assumptions and constraints. You should have proven...

Job Description 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. Job Summary: Westat is seeking Health Communications Manager to join our dynamic, award-winning health communication team. We are seeking a professional with solid experience in project and people management, content development, public health partner engagement, and technical assistance. The successful candidate should understand communications strategy, materials development, social media platforms, and communications research. Experience in developing equity-focused communications strategies and messaging around maternal and child health, medication safety, chronic and infectious disease prevention; successfully reaching diverse...

Job Description 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. Job Summary: Westat is seeking Communication Specialists to join our dynamic, award-winning health communication team. We are seeking a professional with experience in public health and/or social marketing campaigns and programs. The successful candidate should understand content creation and materials development processes, partnerships, event planning, and social media strategy. Experience in successfully engaging diverse populations, including children, young adults, and underserved populations preferred. Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills are essential. Job Responsibilities: • Participate in research,...

Job Description Westat is currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence to collect data for an important study sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) involves in-person household interviews and medical examinations conducted in a mobile examination center (MEC). NHANES works in up to 15 different counties each year, referred to as "sites" or "stands." The Bilingual Support Staff Specialist will support various tasks to support all active stands as needed at the direction of the Director of Household Operations. Some staff may specialize in completing specific tasks but all staff will be trained to assist with tasks as needed. There will be set work schedules. Bilingual Support Staff Specialists' primary tasks include: completing validations, making field reminder calls to respondents, answering field interviewer and respondent calls, supporting logistics for a traveling...

Job Description Westat is currently seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to be Field Interviewers on the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) study. PATH collects information on tobacco use and examines attitudes about tobacco use as well as the short- and long-term health effects of such use. Interviewers are required to locate sampled addresses, screen household members, and interview sampled adults and youth in their homes for a longitudinal study. Interviewers will ask some respondents for biological samples. The interview and samples collection process are expected to last approximately 2 hours. Interviewers regularly receive and transmit data via the internet and report progress and costs to their supervisor. The PATH Study employs a multimode approach to data collection. Interviewers are required to collect data primarily in person but data can be collected by phone if the respondent prefers. Protecting the health and safety of our...

Job Description Westat is currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence to collect data for the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), an important study funded by the National Institute on Aging in a cooperative agreement with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. NHATS Data Collectors will locate, gain cooperation from, and interview Medicare recipients age 65 years and older in their homes for a longitudinal study. Data Collectors will use Westat equipment including, but not limited to, a laptop and smartphone. Data collectors will also use a project-issued iPad, Actigraphy watch, stopwatch, portable table, grip strength dynamometer, flexible measuring tape, headset, and peak air flow meter to collect accurate measures. The interview takes approximately 2½ hours and covers issues regarding how life changes as we age. Data Collectors also regularly receive and transmit data via internet connection and report progress and costs...

Job Description 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. Westat is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to engage in the design, implementation, and support of Cloud and Hybrid platforms and applications developed to address our research projects across domains. You will continuously improve software engineering practices, ensuring the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of your solutions. You will encourage innovation, implementation...

Job Description 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. Westat is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to engage in the design, implementation, and support of Cloud and Hybrid platforms and applications developed to address our research projects across domains. You will continuously improve software engineering practices, ensuring the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of your solutions. You will encourage innovation, implementation...

Job Description 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. Westat is seeking a Senior Study Director to join the Large Surveys Practice (LSP). It's an exciting opportunity to bring your methodological and healthcare policy and economics expertise to play a strategic role in continuing to expand our portfolio of health and healthcare research. We are seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for mentorship and collaboration to lead and contribute to research studies,...

Job Description 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. Westat is seeking a Senior Study Director to join the Large Surveys Practice (LSP). It's an exciting opportunity to bring your methodological and healthcare policy and economics expertise to play a strategic role in continuing to expand our portfolio of health and healthcare research. We are seeking a dynamic leader with a passion for mentorship and collaboration to lead and contribute to research studies,...

Job Description 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. Westat is seeking a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect to engage in the design, implementation, and support of Cloud and Hybrid platforms and applications developed to address our research projects across domains. You will continuously improve software engineering practices, ensuring the craftsmanship, availability, resilience, and scalability of your solutions. You will encourage innovation, implementation...

Job Description 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. Westat is seeking an Associate Director, Data Science to lead data science efforts across the organization. In this role you will coordinate, build, and strengthen Westat's data science capabilities; bringing additional visibility internally and externally to these capabilities; and drive strategic planning, hiring, and coordination across Westat to meet the evolving needs in this area. This role reports...

Job Description 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. Westat is seeking an Associate Director, Data Science to lead data science efforts across the organization. In this role you will coordinate, build, and strengthen Westat's data science capabilities; bringing additional visibility internally and externally to these capabilities; and drive strategic planning, hiring, and coordination across Westat to meet the evolving needs in this area. This role reports...

Job Description 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's Clinical Trials Practice (CTP) is a full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO), which provides service to both government and academic institutions as well as to commercial clients. Westat has a new opportunity in its CTP for an experienced biostatistician to lead the design, analysis, and reporting of various biomedical research projects including Phase 1- 4 randomized clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology, infectious diseases, and complementary health interventions. In this role, which can be remote, you will function as a subject matter expert statistician for clinical research studies and...

Job Description 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's Clinical Trials Practice (CTP) is a full-service Clinical Research Organization (CRO), which provides service to both government and academic institutions as well as to commercial clients. Westat has a new opportunity in its CTP for an experienced biostatistician to lead the design, analysis, and reporting of various biomedical research projects including Phase 1- 4 randomized clinical trials across a variety of therapeutic areas, including oncology, infectious diseases, and complementary health interventions. In this role, which can be remote, you will function as a subject matter expert statistician for clinical research studies and...

Job Description Westat is currently seeking motivated individuals with a commitment to excellence to collect data for the National Health and Aging Trends Study (NHATS), an important study funded by the National Institute on Aging in a cooperative agreement with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. NHATS Data Collectors will locate, gain cooperation from, and interview Medicare recipients age 65 years and older in their homes for a longitudinal study. Data Collectors will use Westat equipment including, but not limited to, a laptop and smartphone. Data collectors will also use a project-issued iPad, Actigraphy watch, stopwatch, portable table, grip strength dynamometer, flexible measuring tape, headset, and peak air flow meter to collect accurate measures. The interview takes approximately 2½ hours and covers issues regarding how life changes as we age. Data Collectors also regularly receive and transmit data via internet connection and report progress and costs...

Job Description 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. Job Summary: Westat is seeking a research associate to work as a member of a team that trains and supports staff in state and local education agencies to implement a national assessment of students. You will be joining a team of education and measurement researchers, educators, survey methodologists, and data and evaluation specialists to develop and implement a training and support program for adult learners in all aspects of a large-scale national assessment. This position supports a hybrid work schedule arrangement. Job Responsibilities: • Design, develop, and conduct webinars, web-based, and in-person training in data collection, data...

Job Description 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. Job Summary: Westat has an immediate opening for a research assistant who will work with a project team to train and support staff in state education agencies to implement a national assessment of students and to develop data analyses and reports. This position supports a hybrid work schedule arrangement. Job Responsibilities: • Provide analytical and operational support to the project and to staff in state education agencies. • Develop and manage training materials; conduct web-based and in-person trainings. • Provide secondary support to project Support Desk and project intranet website on an as-needed basis. • Develop and maintain...