Senior Research Associate-Survey Design & Management
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: October 9, 2024
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Job Description:
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.Job Summary:Westat is seeking a Senior Research Associate
to lead large- and small-scale survey data collection projects
within the Social Policy and Economics Research practice area. Our
work supports a range of federal, state, and nonprofit clients. You
will lead work across topic areas in transportation managing the
day-to-day activities of all phases of data collection tasks and/or
projects including methods design, sample design and management,
questionnaire development, field testing implementation, data
quality review, and data analysis and reporting. Other tasks
include proposal development (both technical and budget), scope of
work development for contracts and subcontracts, contract
management, monthly and quarterly financial analysis and reporting,
and client services - project meetings, technical documentation,
and overall product quality reviews. Data collection efforts which
may involve administering surveys, interviews, site visits,
observation protocols, and/or acquiring administrative data. The
successful candidate will have demonstrated experience managing
survey projects of varying sizes and modes and bring expertise in
survey design and methods.A hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 days
on-site at a Westat office location is preferred, remote work
arrangements will be considered.Job Responsibilities:---
Collaborate with researchers, programmers, statisticians, and
operations staff to develop and implement survey research designs
applying best practices.--- Review survey instruments and
protocols, recruitment materials, and interviewer training
materials.--- Oversee data collection activities in multiple modes
(telephone, smartphone applications, web, field, and mail) across a
range of populations.--- Conduct and oversee data quality reviews
and data file products; participate in data analysis and report
writing.--- Develop and maintain effective client relationships
including scope management, project schedules, and provide
technical advice.--- Participate in business development activities
including proposal development.--- Contribute to monthly and
quarterly financial reporting.--- Contribute to contract and
subcontract management.Basic Qualifications:--- A master's degree
in psychology, sociology, geography or related social science field
and 6 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in psychology,
sociology, geography or related social science and 1-3 years of
relevant experience.--- Experience conducting research that applies
data collection, analysis, and reporting using quantitative
techniques, including experience implementing procedures for data
collection and analysis in multiple modes.Preferred
Qualifications:--- Experience working on federal and state agency
contracts budgets, schedules, and project teams.--- Experience with
travel behavior survey design, data collection and analysis.---
Experience managing client relationships.--- Experience managing a
project team across various disciplines.Other Required
Qualifications:--- Demonstrated communication skills.---
Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.--- Organization
skills, including time management ability.--- Detail
oriented.Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits
program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan
requirements, employees may participate in:
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