What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Analyst-Behavioral Health position at Westat?
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 Analyst to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers and program evaluators focused on mental health and substance use research and training projects. This role involves conducting background research, collecting and integrating feedback from a range of stakeholders, supporting qualitative data collection and reporting, dissemination of project work, and providing a broad range of support for project management and administration.
At Westat, we embrace flexible work arrangements that empower our team to balance their professional and personal lives effectively. Employees are expected to work on-site at least four days each month. Our core business hours are from 10 AM to 3 PM ET, providing a consistent framework for collaboration. Join us and be part of a dynamic team that values flexibility and work-life balance. Please note our corporate headquarters will be moving from Rockville, Maryland to Bethesda, Maryland in late 2025.
Job Responsibilities
- Support all stages of research from study design through data collection, management, analysis, and reporting. Data collection may include travel for site visits.
- Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews; contribute to writing case studies, reports, and profiles.
- Analyze qualitative and / or quantitative data.
- Produce infographics and other data visualization products to effectively present data and results.
- Assist with producing reports, project materials, website content, and manuscripts.
- Participate in conferences, presentations, and other outreach events.
- Coordinate project management tasks such as taking comprehensive meeting notes, coordinating internal and external meetings.
- Lead webinars, including coordinating with panelists and clients, developing marketing materials, and managing logistics.
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Other Required Qualifications
Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work / life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in :
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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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