Principal Research Associate - Implementation Evaluations - Remote
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rockville
Posted on: September 4, 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 is seeking a Principal Research Associate to join
its team of experienced evaluators who design and conduct studies
of federal education programs and policies for the U.S. Department
of Education, Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and other
clients. This position involves directing evaluations, especially
implementation evaluations; leading proposals; and managing and
mentoring staff. This position is remote-eligible.Job
responsibilities:--- Leading evaluations, especially implementation
evaluations, of federally funded education programs or federal
policies.--- Communicating results to policymaker audiences through
written and oral presentations.--- Reviewing and ensuring the
quality of project deliverables.--- Overseeing projects' financial
management and reporting.--- Mentoring staff on evaluation projects
and proposals.--- Identifying and advancing business
opportunities.--- Identifying external partnerships for proposals
and business opportunities.--- Leading and reviewing technical and
business proposals.Basic Qualifications:--- Doctoral degree in a
social science field (e.g., economics, education, psychology,
public policy, or sociology) with 7 or more years of experience in
education research; or a master's degree in a social science field
with 12 or more years of experience in education research;---
Experience serving as a project director, deputy project director,
or principal investigator on at least one implementation evaluation
of a federally funded program or a federal policy.--- Leadership
experience on at least one federal contract.--- Experience leading
at least one proposal for a large-scale implementation
evaluation.--- US Citizenship is required by contract.Preferred
Qualifications:--- Doctoral degree in a social science field.---
Leadership position in at least one evaluation for IES.---
Experience in designing and overseeing the extraction of
information from extant data sources (e.g., documents,
websites).--- Experience overseeing all aspects of large,
mixed-methods evaluations.--- Demonstrated success supporting staff
professional development and growth.--- Content expertise relevant
to federal education policies such as those related to Titles I,
II, III, or IV of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, or
the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act--- Certification in
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) 5.0 standards.Westat 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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