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Research Associate

In this dynamic and highly collaborative role, you will use your experience with federal contracts and work closely with Westat leadership and multi-disciplinary project teams to lead, develop, and manage research projects focused on behavioral health financing and service delivery. Apply content knowledge of behavioral health (e.g., financing of behavioral health services, service delivery systems, evidence-based practices, workforce development, state and federal behavioral health policy) to lead development of varied research products for different audiences.

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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. Job Summary: Westat has an immediate opening for a Principal Research Associate to join our behavioral health and health policy team. In this role you will work on and guide federal behavioral health initiatives focused on mental health and substance use prevention and treatment. You will lead proposal development for new opportunities relevant to behavioral health and work on existing federal contracts. In this dynamic and highly collaborative role, you will use your experience with federal contracts and work closely with Westat leadership and multi-disciplinary project teams to lead, develop, and manage research projects focused on behavioral health financing and service delivery. Expertise conducting quantitative health services research is essential for this position. A hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 days on-site at a Westat office location is preferred, remote work arrangements will be considered. Job Responsibilities: <ul><li>Lead teams that will conduct behavioral health financing and services research.</li><li>Engage with clients to establish relationships, manage expectations and ensure effective communication.</li><li>Apply content knowledge of behavioral health (e.g., financing of behavioral health services, service delivery systems, evidence-based practices, workforce development, state and federal behavioral health policy) to lead development of varied research products for different audiences.</li><li>Collaborate with team members to develop project plans, communicate project status updates, and meet project goals and timelines.</li><li>Manage, mentor and direct junior staff.</li><li>Lead/participate in proposal writing and other business development activities.</li></ul>Basic Qualifications:<ul><li>A Ph.D. in social sciences with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience at the post PhD level.</li><li>Demonstrated experience designing, conducting and managing quantitative behavioral health research projects.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with content knowledge in mental health and/or substance use prevention and treatment.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in leadership positions on federal task orders, grants and/or contracts, managing federal research contracts or projects.</li><li>Demonstrated project management experience/task coordination and/or cooperative agreements.</li><li>Demonstrated experience using health care claims data in behavioral health research studies.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Experience working on research contracts with Federal agencies (especially SAMHSA and/or other HHS departments).</li><li>Experience writing research reports and manuscripts, and the development of related plain-language products for multiple audiences.</li><li>Experience coaching and managing individuals or teams.</li><li>Demonstrated professional writing skills.</li><li>Flexibility and ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.</li></ul>Other Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Demonstrated communication skills.</li><li>Collaboration with teams, managers and/or clients.</li><li>Organization skills, including time management ability.</li><li>Detail oriented.</li></ul> Westat offers a well-rounded and comprehensive benefits program focused on wellness and work/life balance. Subject to plan requirements, employees may participate in: <ul><li>Employee Stock Ownership Plan</li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan</li><li>Paid Parental Leave</li><li>Vacation Leave (20 days per year)</li><li>Sick Leave (10 days per year)</li><li>Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays per year)</li><li>Professional Development</li><li>Health Advocate</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Travel Accident Insurance</li><li>Medical Insurance</li><li>Dental Insurance</li><li>Vision Insurance</li><li>Short Term Disability Insurance</li><li>Long Term Disability Insurance</li><li>Life and AD&D Insurance</li><li>Critical Illness Insurance</li><li>Supplemental Life Insurance</li><li>Flexible Spending Account</li><li>Health Savings Account</li></ul> 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. #LI-WST1

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Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide hands on model governance oversight in development of new models or modifications to existing models used for across the customer credit lifecycle, i.e. marketing through servicing. Closely partner with data science team and provide guidance on leading model risk management practices.  </li><li>Perform independent challenges of models and identifies model weaknesses and opportunities for improvement. Evaluate and opine of major model building milestones, including but not limited to, target construction, choice of train vs. validate time period, sampling, performance time windows, parameter tuning routines, model metrics, variable selection and suitability, and swap set analysis.</li><li>Build challenger models on select models as needed</li><li>Ensure that modeling specifications and constructs adhere to defined mathematical and statistical standards  </li><li>Perform model validations on a periodic basis and evaluate whether validations and other reviews performed by the model governance team, business or third parties follow the requirements set forth in the MRM Policy.</li><li>Uses analytics, business rules, and/or other risk tools and techniques to detect model behaviors and risk factors that may indicate activity that warrants further investigation or action.  </li><li>Prepares and distributes regular MIS reporting concerning risk monitoring activities. Effectively communicate outcomes of model risk management.  </li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Masters in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.  </li><li>Advanced knowledge of statistical and machine learning methods, techniques, formulas, and tests.  </li><li>5 years progressive experience in consumer credit industry  </li><li>3 years of progressive experience in Model Risk Management</li><li>Solid knowledge of key econometric and statistical techniques (i.e., predictive modeling, various regressions, decision trees, and data mining methods). Strong theoretical and applied background in Machine learning models, specifically tree based models like XGBoost.</li><li>Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLM) desired</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical, data, problem-solving and decision-making skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Excellent presentation and communication skills, including technical writing abilities.  </li><li>Strong ability to communicate effectively with colleagues with varying degrees of technical analytics knowledge and experience.  </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills  </li><li>Strong idea generation and deep-thinking skills with interest in R & D</li><li>Proficient in SQL, Python and MS office suite.</li></ul>--s-p-m1--By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Monster to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See OneMain Financial Privacy Policy at https://www.onemainfinancial.com/legal and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions

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Environmental Compliance

Performing field investigations to evaluate the presence, absence, and extent of regulated water resources, forests, and other natural features, on various sites with the expressed purpose of determining how these features may affect the development potential of those properties. Performing nontidal wetland and stream delineations, forest stand delineations, natural resources inventories, and possessing a strong understanding of wetland and forest ecology and how natural systems work.

Daft-McCune-Walker, Inc. is seeking a Natural Resources Specialist, with a minimum of 5 years of experience, to join our team in Towson, MD, US. This person will be responsible for assisting with the coordination and negotiation compliance with environmental laws in support of DMW quality projects.The ideal candidate will be proficient with federal, state, and local laws related to environmental protection and development of properties for public and private clients. In addition, they must be comfortable working both independently and in a team environment.Compensation:$45,000 - $65,000 annuallyResponsibilities:Primary duties include:<ul><li>Coordinating environmental compliance for land development and related projects. </li><li>Performing field investigations to evaluate the presence, absence, and extent of regulated water resources, forests, and other natural features, on various sites with the expressed purpose of determining how these features may affect the development potential of those properties. </li><li>Performing nontidal wetland and stream delineations, forest stand delineations, natural resources inventories, and possessing a strong understanding of wetland and forest ecology and how natural systems work. </li><li>Prepare reforestation plans, wetland mitigation plans, and stream restoration plans. </li><li>Applying for and seeking regulatory approvals of field delineations and adjusting wetland delineations as necessary to obtain approval. Conduct negotiations to obtain approval of impacts to regulated natural resources.</li></ul> A background in biological or physical sciences with an understanding of geology, soils, plants/plant identification, hydrology, and conservation practices is required. Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in biological or physical sciences.</li><li>Ability to identify plants, describe soil conditions, and understand ecological principles.</li><li>Working knowledge of environmental regulations and policies through education or on-the-job experience.</li><li>Basic level CAD experience through education or on-the-job training.</li><li>Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly persuasive writing skills.</li><li>Ability to work alone outdoors for long periods carrying equipment and performing physical labor.</li></ul>About Company We design communities where people, live, work and play for clients. DMW is an industry-leading land development consulting firm. We are comprised of a diverse team of land planners, landscape architects, civil engineers, surveyors, zoning experts, and environmental professionals. We know that your compensation is not the only consideration when investing your time and talent at work. You are unique in every way. DMW offers benefits, competitive pay along with a flexible work schedule. We offer paid time off; Two options for medical coverage, dental insurance, health spending or reimbursements accounts; 401(k) Retirement Benefits; Accident & Disability Insurance; Performance Bonus Plan; Tuition Reimbursement & education assistance; Professional Registration; and Company functions. All resumes will be kept in the strictest confidence.DMW is an equal-opportunity employer.

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