Medicaid Research Associate

About Mathematica:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development.

Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength.

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Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level position that will support teams conducting technical assistance, implementation support, monitoring and data analytics, and program evaluation across a wide range of Medicaid policy areas. In particular, we are looking for individuals who can support current and emerging work across any number of areas related to monitoring and improving Medicaid programs such as: eligibility and enrollment, section 1115 demonstrations, long-term services and supports, measures of delivery and quality of services for beneficiaries, data analytics and reporting, financing, and monitoring and outcomes of innovative programs and policies. Associates will likely be connected to 2-3 projects at a time and will perform tasks in some or all of the following areas across their projects:

• Providing technical assistance to federal and state Medicaid staff or related groups.
• Maintaining technical specifications, user manuals, and other documentation to support the implementation of reporting systems and analytic tools.
• Supporting collection and interpretation of quantitative and/or qualitative data for research projects on topics related to state and federal Medicaid policy.
• Assisting with quantitative analyses using Medicaid enrollment, claims/encounter, financial and program data to support program monitoring, improvement, or evaluation.
• Providing operational and organizational support to help keep projects on time and on budget and facilitate communications across and between internal and external stakeholders.
• Working effectively in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment and balance demands across projects or tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree with a strong academic record that includes courses in data analytics, public policy, economics, statistics, public health, behavioral or social sciences, or a related field.
• Foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative methods and a broad understanding of Medicaid program and policy issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with others.
• An interest in being a member of a team engaged in Medicaid research.

Application instructions:

Please submit a cover letter and resume. You will be asked to attach these materials during the online application process.

This position offers an anticipated base salary of $57,000-$65,000 annually.

Currently, Mathematica’s largest client is Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Most staff working on CMS contracts will be required to complete a successful background investigation including the Questionnaire for Public Trust Position SF-85. Staff that are unable to successfully undergo the background investigation will need to be able to obtain work outside CMS. Staff will work with their supervisor to get re-staffed, however if they are unable to do so it may result in employment termination due to lack of work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance. Additionally, if you participate in or complete the application process and are denied, Mathematica may choose to terminate your employment.

We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out complex projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputation for innovative and high-quality work.