Principal Research Associate - Health Services
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: May 14, 2024
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 Principal Research
Associate with expertise in qualitative data collection and
analysis, learning systems/learning collaboratives, and technical
assistance to lead tasks and/or projects for government clients in
various health services research areas such as alternative payment
models, patient safety, patient experience and engagement, program
evaluation, policymaking, health care quality, survey research and
statistical analysis. Principal Research Associates work
collaboratively with others in multidisciplinary teams and may
serve as project director, project manager, task lead or as an
advisor on projects. Demonstrated experience working on health
services research projects for Federal agencies such as the
Innovation Center within the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid
Services (CMS); the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
(AHRQ); and the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
(PCORI) is highly desirable.Hybrid 1-2 days per week preferred,
remote work arrangement also available.Job Responsibilities:
- Facilitating virtual and in-person collaborative events,
including webinars and affinity groups.
- Designing or implementing a learning plan or curriculum.
- Delivering customized technical assistance or 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.Basic Qualifications:
- A master's degree in social sciences, public health, or a
related field with a minimum of 8 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, or a related field with 5 or more years of
relevant experience in learning systems/learning collaboratives,
technical assistance, and qualitative data collection and
analysis.
- Demonstrated experience designing, leading, or facilitating
activities related to training and technical assistance.
- Demonstrated experience working with the Innovation Center
within CMS, conducting learning, technical assistance, or education
and outreach activities.Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with training and technical assistance
for federal government contracts.
- Demonstrated experience leading contracts funded by Federal,
State, or local health agencies.Other Required Qualifications:
- 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.
- Demonstrated attention to detail and quality assurance.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(20 days per year)
- Sick Leave(10 days per year)
- Holiday Leave(7 government holidays plus 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 AccountThis 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-WST1#REMOTE
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