Overall a great place to work! - Senior Study Director Westat Employee Review

4.0
Dec 13, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company has experience and is active in a wide variety of research areas Top notch in-house research methodologists and statisticians Ability to obtain experience on multiple types of projects Generally a collegial corporate atmosphere although competitive On-site fitness center with equipment and different types of classes.

Cons

Many projects staffed so tightly that many at all levels end up working long hours and/or weekends quite frequently. (Burn out) Newer in-house support groups and centralization of certain project activities placing a heavy financial burden on projects. As at all large companies, a mix of admirable senior management and those who shouldn't be in leadership positions given their lack of skills.

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Some of the leadership are fantastic! Pay is fair

Cons

Some staff do not respect lower staff; especially when they are Black lower level staff. Reactive instead of proactive when it comes to training up staff as opposed to hiring consultants Benefits and pay suffered after the administration took over Work-life balance frequently is an issue. Intrusive work expectations.

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