Analyst - Research Analyst Westat Employee Review

3.0
Feb 12, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

ESOP account Has fairly generous vacation/sick time accrual Often project directors are understanding of desire to WAH one day a week

Cons

No real promotions, simply salary raises that push you into another grade level No clear expectations of tasks by grade level Review process is very much a black box Career trajectory is largely determined by factors outside of an individual's control Communication between project staff is often poor and roles are not explicitly defined

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5.0
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Pros

Great company to work for. Training is always effective and well designed.

Cons

Projects/data collection periods could be longer.

5.0
Jul 19, 2026
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Pros

Meaningful work, collegial culture, flexible and pleasant work environment.

Cons

Westat’s industry is shrinking due to DOGE and ongoing federal cuts to research funding. Makes fear of layoffs an ongoing problem.

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