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Policy Researcher

JOE ID Number: 2017-01_111457777
Date Posted: 05/02/2017
Date Inactive: 07/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Policy Researcher
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Rockville, Maryland, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Health
Quantitative Analysis skills

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Job Summary:
Westat is seeking a policy researcher leader with strong quantitative analysis skills to support our projects in health, nutrition and food assistance, labor, military and veteran's health issues.

Job Responsibilities:
-Design outcomes research studies, protocols, economic models, and conduct predictive and advanced analytics
-Assist in the evaluation design and statistical approach of proposals for new research projects
-Direct and manage large projects or a series of smaller projects including leading design, data collection, analysis, and report writing.
-Maintain an industry presence through publishing in peer-reviewed journals and presenting at conferences.
-Provide technical guidance to less senior staff.

Job Requirements:
-Ph.D. degree in economics, sociology, or a related social sciences discipline with 3 years of experience.

Candidates must have strong empirical skills and experience applying these skills in their project work. Experience in public policy and social program research, ability to work in a team environment, and excellent written and oral communication skills are essential. Experience with program evaluation design is a plus.

Application Requirements:
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