Research Assistant -Behavioral Health

27449BR Job Title: Research Assistant -Behavioral Health Location: MD - Rockville 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 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-WST1 Job ID: 27449BR Career Area: Research - Health Studies Pay Range: The anticipated salary range for this role is $47,400 to $60,000 commensurate with experience. Bonus Eligibility: no