Westat stands as a premier research and consulting organization, specializing in health, education, and social policy research [4]. Under President and CEO Scott Royal's leadership since 2020, the company has strategically expanded through acquisitions including Edvance Research, Fenestra, JEN Associates, and Insight Policy Research [4].
- Robin Portman - Board Chair
- Scott Royal - President & CEO
- Derek Ellis - Senior VP & Chief Operations Officer
- Oswaldo Holguin - Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer
- Janet Rosenbaum - Senior VP & Chief Growth Officer [1]
- Health Research and Policy
- Education Studies
- Social Policy & Economics Research
- Clinical Research
- Data Solutions and Statistical Sciences [1]
The company's pioneering legacy includes establishing an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) in 1979 and achieving 40% female senior management representation that same year [4]. Recent achievements demonstrate continued excellence through major initiatives like the Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study and management of the National Comprehensive Center for the U.S. Department of Education [4].
In federal contracting, Westat maintains a robust presence through the GSA Professional Services Schedule (PSS) and OASIS contract vehicles [1]. The PSS consolidates professional services offerings, serving federal agencies worldwide, the District of Columbia, government-owned corporations, and the U.S. Postal Service through specialized service categories:
- GSA Professional Services Schedule:
- SIN 541611: Management/Financial Consulting and Project Management
- SIN 541613: Marketing Consulting Services
- SIN 541910: Marketing Research and Analysis
- Agency-Specific Contracts demonstrate particular strength in healthcare research:
- CDC Health Marketing Support Services (through 2025)
- NIH/NCI Biomedical Computing Services (through 2026)
- CMS RMADA2 (through 2025)
Westat's commitment to excellence continues through 2024-2025, earning recognition on Forbes' America's Best Midsize Employers 2025 list [1]. Recent awards highlight the organization's innovative contributions:
- Industry Recognition:
- FedHealthIT Innovation Award for MEPS-HC Health Policy Tool
- CMS Spotlight Award for Beneficiary Care initiatives
- NIH Director's Award for Administrative Performance [4]
Strategic developments include strengthening leadership with Elizabeth Mannshardt as VP and Director of Statistics and Data Science [5], while maintaining over 12 active major federal contract vehicles extending through 2029 [1].