Principal Research Associate – Healthcare Quality – Hybrid

Job overview

The Principal Research Associate – Healthcare Quality – Hybrid role is hybrid, working two days per week in Westat's Bethesda, MD office. The anticipated salary range is $120,000–$160,000 per year. Westat conducts research, data collection, analysis, evaluation, and technical assistance for government and private-sector clients. The role leads and conducts quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods health-services research for a portfolio of federal projects. It supports evidence-based healthcare improvement by designing studies and analytic plans, managing project delivery, overseeing analysis and quality control, and communicating findings to varied audiences.

What you'll do

• Lead and conduct quantitative analyses of health-services and survey data using SAS, STATA, R, and/or MPlus
• prepare and clean data
• conduct statistical modeling and psychometric analyses
• oversee data and report quality checks
• conduct qualitative interviews and analysis
• manage projects, progress reports, budgets, and timelines
• develop study designs and analytic plans
• write reports, journal papers, and conference presentations
• coordinate junior analysts and staff
• collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• and participate in business development and proposal activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

principal research associate

healthcare quality

health services research

quantitative analysis

psychometrics

statistical programming

qualitative research

mixed methods

patient safety

survey research

federal health projects

hybrid

bethesda md

westat

$120k–$160k per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• 401(k)
• paid parental leave
• 20 days vacation
• 9 days sick leave
• government and floating holidays
• professional development
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• disability and life insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Why this role

The role requires a PhD and 10 or more years of research experience, or a master's degree and 15 or more years of research experience with increasing responsibility. Psychometric analysis experience and a peer-reviewed co-authored publication are required. Federal health-services research experience is highly desirable; bonus eligibility is stated.

About the employer

Westat is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Sector: 54.