Westat · 7 hours ago
Senior Research Associate-Technical Assistance and Learning
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$96K/yr - $125K/yr
6+ years expWestat is a leader in research and data collection, seeking a Senior Research Associate with expertise in technical assistance and learning systems. The role involves leading projects for government clients in health services research, managing multidisciplinary teams, and delivering customized technical assistance and support.
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Responsibilities
Facilitating virtual and in-person collaborative/learning events, including webinars and affinity groups
Designing or implementing a learning plan or curriculum
Delivering customized technical assistance resources and support
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
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
Qualification
Required
A master's degree in social sciences, public health, public policy, or a related field with at least 6 years of relevant experience in learning systems/learning collaboratives, technical assistance, and qualitative data collection and analysis; or a Ph.D. in social sciences, public health, public policy or a related field with 2 or more years of relevant experience in learning collaboratives and technical assistance, and qualitative data collection and analysis
Experience designing, leading, or facilitating activities related to training and technical assistance
Experience working with the Innovation Center within CMS, conducting learning, technical assistance, or education and outreach activities
Preferred
Experience with training and technical assistance for federal government contracts
Experience with Medicare or Medicaid policy, such as value-based care, payment reform, or care delivery improvement
Experience leading contracts funded by Federal, State, or local health agencies
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
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Leave (15 days per year)
Sick Leave (9 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
Company
Westat
Westat is a professional research firm in the social science and statistical industries.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Royal
President & CEO
Oswaldo Holguin
Chief Financial Officer
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