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Job Description
- Req#: 26622BR
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- 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
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 has an opening for a Research Analyst to join our Public Health Practice to work with a multidisciplinary team of researchers focused on prevention research and other related areas of public health.
Job Responsibilities:
• Evaluate NIH funding applications and published literature to classify research based on an established taxonomy protocol.
• Perform quality control for the classification of funding based on the established taxonomy protocol.
• Manage a taxonomy classification database, conducting routine analytics.
• Conduct portfolio analyses and perform classification and codification.
• Develop training materials and facilitate the delivery of training on established taxonomy protocols.
• Collaborate with the project team on the development of reports, promotional materials, and other deliverables.
Basic Qualifications:
• A master’s degree in public health is required.
Other Required Qualifications:
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients
• Ability to take initiative and work on a breadth of activities.
• 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: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.
About the company
Westat is an employee-owned professional services corporation located in Rockville, Maryland, USA.
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