Westat is seeking Data Processors to work on a national education study. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional who is dependable, has great attention to detail, is available to work 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday), and is deadline-driven.

*This position starts March 2024 and could extend to October 2024, onsite at our Rockville, Md location.*

The Data Processor will analyze the information in high school course catalogs and use a classification system to apply codes to each course listed based on the course content and other course information. The codes will be used to analyze student transcript data for a national transcript study.

Required Skills/Experience:
• Strong textual analysis skills
• Computer literacy
• Attention to detail
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program or attainment of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Preferred Experience:
• Previous research and/or analytic experience
• Familiarity with the U.S. high school education system

These assignments are temporary hourly positions. Benefits are based on hours worked and tenure.

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.