Vice President and Chief Officer

Position: Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
About Westat Westat offers innovative professional services to help clients improve outcomes in education, health and social policy. Westat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. Our evidence-based findings help clients in government and the private sector accelerate advancements in health, education, transportation, and social and economic policy. Our approach is rooted in rigorous statistical and data science methods with an unflagging dedication to improving lives—we approach each project with investigative curiosity, data rigor, adaptive methods, and advanced technology.

These attributes, unchanged since our establishment in 1963, combined with our innovative thinking, transparency, and adaptability, are why clients find exceptional value in our work.

What We Do

Westat offers a range of services including large- and small-scale surveys, program assessments and evaluation, capacity building and training, clinical trials management and operations, epidemiological studies, and communication and dissemination strategies. Our expertise touches almost every aspect of life—contributing to public policy improvements in education and public health, economic empowerment, mental and behavioral health, youth development, nutrition, housing, military life, and much more.

Our clients include the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Treasury, Justice, Energy, Labor, and many other federal agencies. Westat also serves state and local governments, associations and foundations, and the private sector.

Who We Are

As an employee-owned firm, we are highly motivated to produce outstanding work and maintain exceptional client relationships.

Role purpose

Westat is seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President and Chief Growth Officer (CGO) to drive sustainable growth across its research, data, and consulting services. This executive will oversee strategic planning, business development, and communications efforts to expand Westat’s impact among its diverse client base. The CGO will embody Westat’s leadership competencies, fostering innovation, operational excellence, and a culture of integrity and inclusion.

Growth Strategy & Execution

• Lead enterprise-wide and targeted strategic planning and implementation of growth strategies that explore opportunities with new clients, markets, and capabilities and are aligned with Westat’s mission and long-term vision.

• Identify and analyze market trends, client needs, and innovation opportunities to inform strategic direction.

• Develop, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess progress on strategic initiatives.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure alignment of growth initiatives with operational capacity and performance excellence.

• Engage with business leaders to build and sustain strategic client relationships and partnerships to expand Westat’s portfolio and influence.

Business Development & Capture Management

• Oversee pipeline management, including identifying and tracking pursuits through the opportunity lifecycle, compiling and analyzing pipeline data, and presenting progress to executives, the Board, and the company.

• Oversee capture and proposal operations including ensuring adherence to standardized processes needed for the delivery of high quality, compliant proposals.

• Oversee strategic pricing and proposal pricing staff and operations.

• Oversee management of the company’s business development information assets, including proposals, resumes, and project and capability descriptions.

Communications

• Develop and execute integrated marketing strategies to enhance Westat’s brand visibility and thought leadership.

• Ensure consistent, mission-aligned messaging across all platforms and audiences.

• Provide staff and resources to effectively support the thought leadership needs of Westat subject matter and technical experts.

• Represent the organization at industry events, government forums, and networking opportunities to promote visibility and engagement.

• Oversee internal communications, including development and execution of key…