Principal Research Associate - Survey Design & Management
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: April 15, 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.Westat is seeking a Principal Research Associate to
direct 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 such as food and nutrition, labor
and workforce, and social services research, managing the
day-to-day activities of all phases of data collection tasks and/or
projects including study design, questionnaire development, field
testing, interviewer training, survey design, implementation, data
file preparation, and analysis. 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.This position is eligible for a U.S. based
remote work arrangement.Job Responsibilities:--- Collaborate with
researchers, programmers, statisticians, and operations staff to
develop and implement survey research designs applying best
practices--- Design and test instruments and protocols, develop
recruitment materials, and develop and coordinate interviewer
trainings--- Oversee data collection activities in multiple modes
(phone, web, field, and mail) across a range of populations---
Conduct and oversee data quality reviews and data file preparation;
participate in data analysis and report writing--- Develop and
maintain effective client relationships--- Lead and participate in
business development activities including proposal developmentBasic
Qualifications:--- Master's degree in social science or related
field and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. in social
science or related field and 5 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 modesPreferred Qualifications:--- Experience managing
federal contracts budgets, schedules, and project teams---
Experience managing client relationships--- Experience managing a
project team--- Ability to conduct multiple tasks with competing
timelines, communicate effectively and constructively with teams,
and ensure tasks and projects are completed on time and meet or
exceed clients' expectations.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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