Principal Research Associate - Food & Nutrition - Telework
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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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.Westat has an immediate opening for a Principal Research
Associate to join our team of leading food and nutrition
researchers, evaluators, policy analysts, and technical assistance
providers. Our work supports the USDA Food and Nutrition Service in
the administration of federal nutrition assistance programs, in
addition to other federal, state, and nonprofit clients. As a
Principal Research Associate at Westat, you will direct projects,
design, and carry out research and evaluation, contribute to the
strategic direction of the team, and build new business. The
successful candidate will have demonstrated expertise in research
on food and nutrition assistance programs in a federal government
contract setting.This is a full-time telework position, however,
some travel for team meetings, project work, and conferences may be
required.Job Responsibilities:--- Lead qualitative and/or
quantitative research, including study design, instrument
development, data collection, analysis, and report writing.---
Serve as a subject matter and/or methodological expert across
projects.--- Oversee the work of food and nutrition team members
and ensure the highest quality for deliverables.--- Oversee and
monitor project costs and financial performance.--- Manage client
relationships.--- Lead and participate in business development
activities, including capture planning and proposal development and
delivery.Basic Qualifications:--- Typically requires a master's
degree in public policy, public health, social science, or a
related field and 8 years of relevant experience; or a Ph.D. in
public policy, public health, social science, or a related field,
and 5 years of relevant experience.--- Experience managing federal
contract budgets, schedules, and project teams.--- Experience
collecting and analyzing qualitative and/or quantitative data.---
Demonstrated experience working with SNAP, WIC, NSLP/SBP, and other
federal nutrition assistance programs.Preferred Qualifications:---
Strong writing skills with substantial track record of publications
and presentations in the areas of food and nutritionMinimum
Qualifications:--- Demonstrated communication skills---
Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients--- Organization
skills, including time management ability--- Detail orientedWestat
offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on
wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements,
employees may participate in:
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