Research Assistant -Behavioral Health

27449BRJob Title:Research Assistant -Behavioral HealthLocation:MD - RockvilleJob 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 research assistants to join our multidisciplinary team of researchers and program evaluators focused on mental health and substance use research and training projects. This role involves project management, communicating with clients, executing study plans, overseeing data collection and analysis, developing environmental scans, and contributing to project reports and publications.This opportunity is a hybrid work arrangement requiring 1 day on-site at our Rockville, MD office.Job Responsibilities:

Support all stages of research from study design through data collection, management, analysis, and reporting.

Conduct environmental scans and literature reviews.

Partner with client and subcontractor data collection efforts which may involve administering surveys, interviews, site visits, observation protocols, legislative research, and/or acquiring administrative data.

Analyze both qualitative and quantitative data.

Assist with producing reports and manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Participate in presentations at conferences and other meetings.

Coordinate and lead project management tasks such as taking comprehensive meeting notes, coordinating internal and external meetings, and communicating directly with clients on a supervised basis.

Lead webinars, including coordinating with panelists and clients, developing marketing materials, and managing logistics.

Basic Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, or a related field and 0-2 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience analyzing and interpreting data.

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) to create research-driven and visually engaging content, including reports, tables, graphs, and presentation slides.

Experience with programming for data analysis (such as SAS, SPSS, or R), Zoom webinars, and social media marketing.

Other Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated interpersonal and 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:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Vacation Leave (15 days per year)

Sick Leave (10 days per year)

Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays per year)

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

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.#LI-WST127449BRCareer Area:Research - Health StudiesPay Range:The anticipated salary range for this role is $47,400 to $60,000 commensurate with experience.Bonus Eligibility:no