Mathematica Inc

Role Description We are looking for a Data Scientist who will derive meaning from data through the creation and deployment of data-driven approaches to solve problems and answer important policy questions for clients. A Data Scientist owns data processing and analysis tasks and supports more senior level data science staff in implementing statistical, machine learning, generative AI, and other data science methods for use in research reports, internal systems, or client systems. Data Scientists will work on all aspects of the data science project life cycle, including: - Understanding client needs - Building data pipelines - Monitoring data quality - Developing documentation - Creating visualizations - Brainstorming modeling approaches - Implementing models This position will work remotely or flexibly in one of our office locations. Example projects include: - Build and evaluate generative AI tools to extract clinically important information from unstructured doctors’ notes. - Evaluate and monitor the impacts of an alternative payment model for primary care. - Analyze nationwide geographic access to food retailers. - Use national survey data and grocery store purchase data to simulate realistic American diets. - Build knowledge synthesis solutions for government and foundation clients. - Develop and evaluate a reproducible benchmarking pipeline to compare state healthcare spending. - Build and evaluate interpretable machine learning models to predict clinical care tiers. - Partner with subject-matter experts to engineer clinically meaningful features. Specifically, this Data Scientist contributes to team-based projects by: - Conducting causal, predictive, and descriptive analyses - Writing and maintaining programming systems in languages such as Python and R - Developing reliable data pipelines to obtain, combine, and transform datasets - Communicating technical results to diverse stakeholders - Developing and maintaining technical and methodological documentation - Co-developing analysis plans with a senior data scientist or researcher - Leading and managing small teams and tasks with oversight from a more senior staff member Qualifications - Master’s degree in a technical field such as statistics, data science, data analytics, mathematics, operations research, computer science, and/or social science; equivalent years of experience can be substituted - Demonstrated interest and/or experience using data science and/or statistics to contribute to projects with a policy/social impact - Experience applying generative AI programmatically to extract insights from unstructured data - Experience executing causal, predictive, and descriptive data science and statistics techniques - At least three years of experience performing data cleaning and analysis using programming languages such as R, Python, or Julia - Ability and desire to work independently and take initiative as part of an interdisciplinary team - Experience with reproducible research principles, version control, interactive visualizations, and common packages/libraries for supporting data science work - Desired but not required: experience with healthcare datasets, production-quality machine learning applications, cloud computing environments, and algorithmic fairness and ethics Requirements - Anticipated annual base salary range of $70,000- $90,000 - To apply, please submit a cover letter (optional), resume, and salary expectations Benefits - Competitive salaries - Comprehensive benefits package - Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Role Description Mathematica is seeking an experienced Programming Lead to drive the development of measures, analytics, and data processing capabilities within the Imersis platform. Imersis is a cloud-based analytics platform that helps state Medicaid agencies transform complex T-MSIS data into actionable insights. The Programming Lead serves as the technical leader for measure and analytics development, translating business requirements, Medicaid policy guidance, and analytic methodologies into scalable, maintainable software solutions. - Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of data quality measures, performance measures, operational metrics, and advanced analytic methodologies within the Imersis platform. - Translate federal guidance, Medicaid policy requirements, business needs, and analytic specifications into scalable production code. - Develop reusable frameworks for measure calculation, cohort construction, attribution, benchmarking, trend analysis, and other analytic functions. - Design and implement data transformation, validation, and analytic workflows using SQL, Python, and cloud-based data technologies. - Ensure analytic methods are transparent, reproducible, and aligned with industry standards and client requirements. - Leverage deep understanding of T-MSIS data structures and Medicaid data systems to develop robust measures and analytics that generate actionable insights for state agencies. - Serve as the primary technical lead for measure and analytics development within Imersis. - Establish standards and best practices for analytic programming, software quality, testing, documentation, and code review. - Guide technical design decisions related to analytic architecture, scalability, performance, and maintainability. - Evaluate impacts of CMS guidance changes, T-MSIS updates, and emerging Medicaid reporting requirements on platform functionality. - Lead code reviews and provide technical mentorship to programmers, analysts, and other developers. - Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tooling, and analytic infrastructure. - Partner with product managers, engineers, researchers, and Medicaid subject matter experts to define and implement new platform capabilities. - Contribute to the strategic vision for expanding Imersis from a data quality measurement platform into a comprehensive Medicaid analytics solution. - Identify opportunities to leverage advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation to enhance platform capabilities. - Support the design of features that help users understand not only what occurred in their data, but also why it occurred and what actions may improve outcomes. - Develop and maintain testing frameworks to validate measure calculations, analytic outputs, and data processing workflows. - Ensure consistency, transparency, and reproducibility across platform releases. - Investigate and resolve complex data, logic, and performance issues. - Support release planning, validation, and production deployment activities. - Collaborate with Medicaid policy experts, researchers, analysts, and clients to interpret requirements and translate them into technical solutions. - Communicate complex analytic concepts and methodologies to both technical and non-technical audiences. - Support client demonstrations, technical discussions, and strategic planning efforts. - Partner across teams to ensure platform capabilities align with client needs and organizational priorities. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Public Health Informatics, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. - 7+ years of experience developing analytic, measurement, or data-processing solutions in healthcare, Medicaid, or related domains. - Expert-level programming skills in SQL and strong proficiency in Python for data processing, analytics, testing, and automation. - Deep knowledge of T-MSIS data structures, content, and relationships, including eligibility, claims, encounters, providers, managed care, and related Medicaid data domains. - Demonstrated experience working directly with T-MSIS data to support data quality assessment, performance measurement, program evaluation, policy analysis, or operational analytics. - Experience designing and implementing complex measures, business rules, validation frameworks, and analytic methodologies in production environments. - Proven ability to translate federal guidance, business requirements, and analytic specifications into scalable, maintainable technical solutions. - Experience leading technical projects and influencing product and architectural decisions. - Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop technical staff. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, written communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Experience with Agile software development methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and modern software engineering practices. Requirements - To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. - This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $130,000-$160,000. - 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. Benefits - Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. - Financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased with the company’s growth and financial strength. - Opportunities to meet up with co-workers through coworking spaces where available.

Role Description The Executive Director, Contracts Operations serves as the enterprise leader responsible for developing and executing the organization's contracting strategy, governance framework, operating model, and contract risk management approach. This role is accountable for the performance, effectiveness, and continuous evolution of the contracts function and its contribution to organizational growth, operational excellence, and business performance. As a senior leader, the Executive Director develops long-term functional strategies, establishes enterprise-wide contracting policies and governance practices, and ensures contractual decision-making appropriately balances business objectives, customer relationships, compliance obligations, financial performance, and enterprise risk. The role serves as the organization's principal authority on contract management and federal contracting matters and provides strategic guidance to executive leadership on issues that impact organizational performance and growth. The Executive Director leads through levels of management and is responsible for building a high-performing contracts organization that delivers exceptional customer service, operational efficiency, risk management, and business partnership. This leader collaborates closely with Legal, Finance, Business Development, Capture, Program Operations, Human Resources, Technology, and Executive Leadership to develop scalable capabilities that support evolving business needs and strengthen the organization's competitive position. The successful candidate will bring extensive executive leadership experience, deep expertise in federal acquisition and contracting practices, exceptional business judgment, strong external credibility, and a demonstrated ability to lead organizational transformation, influence strategic decisions, and deliver measurable business results. Qualifications - Advanced degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Policy, Government Contracting, Acquisition, Finance, Law, or a related field. - Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in federal contracting, subcontracting, acquisition, procurement, contract management, or related disciplines, including substantial leadership experience leading contract operations, governance, risk management, and contracting organizations. - Minimum 8 years of leadership experience managing contract operations, governance, risk management, contracting organizations, or related business functions through multiple levels of management. - A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements. - Deep expertise in the FAR, agency supplements, federal contracting requirements, and industry best practices. - Demonstrated experience developing and executing enterprise contracting strategies and leading complex contract operations. - Advanced contract review, negotiation, and risk management experience across federal, state and local government, commercial, nonprofit, prime contractor, and subcontractor environments. - Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation, operational improvement, and enterprise change initiatives. - Experience implementing and leveraging AI-enabled and technology-driven solutions to improve contracting effectiveness and operational performance. - Strong executive presence, business acumen, stakeholder management, negotiation skills, and analytical capabilities. - CPCM, CFCM, FAC-C, NCMA certifications, or other relevant professional credentials. - Experience supporting federal, state and local government, commercial, and nonprofit sectors. - Experience implementing or optimizing contract lifecycle management systems and contract intelligence platforms. - Experience supporting growth-oriented organizations through business development, capture, and strategic growth initiatives. Requirements - Develop and execute the organization's long-term contracting strategy, governance model, and operating framework in alignment with business unit and enterprise objectives. - Establish enterprise-wide contracting policies, procedures, controls, and governance practices that support organizational growth while ensuring effective management of contractual, regulatory, financial, and operational risk. - Serve as the organization's senior advisor on complex contractual matters involving federal, state and local government, commercial, nonprofit, and subcontracting relationships. - Evaluate highly complex, novel, and ambiguous contractual issues and provide strategic recommendations that balance business opportunities, customer relationships, compliance obligations, operational realities, financial performance, and enterprise risk. - Establish and oversee enterprise risk assessment methodologies that evaluate contractual issues based on probability, severity, financial exposure, compliance implications, operational impact, and reputational considerations. - Lead resolution of significant contractual disputes, customer escalations, performance challenges, and business-critical contractual matters. - Anticipate emerging regulatory, acquisition, and market trends and proactively evolve contracting strategies, capabilities, and governance practices to position the organization for future success. Benefits - This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $215,000 - $245,000. - This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. - A cover letter and resume must be submitted at the time of application via our online application system. - 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Role Description We are seeking an On-Call IT Business Technology Support Associate to join our IT team. In this role, you will support end users, troubleshoot technical issues, and contribute to technology initiatives across a variety of business applications. You will also collaborate with senior staff and cross-functional ITS teams to help maintain secure, efficient, and reliable technology operations. - End-User Support - Monitor, triage, and resolve business technology issues in a timely and efficient manner. - Provide Level 1 technical support for user tickets and assist with issue resolution. - Help maintain and improve support documentation, SOPs, and user guidance. - Process Improvement and Automation - Partner with team members to identify opportunities for workflow improvement and process automation. - Recommend practical technology solutions that improve efficiency and performance. - Services Inventory and Documentation - Assist with Services management and chargeback billing processes. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records. - Document support procedures, recurring issues, and resolutions for future reference. - Collaboration and Communication - Collaborate with IT team members on projects such as system upgrades, software implementations, and release enhancements. - Communicate clearly with team members and end users to gather information and provide timely updates. - Security and Compliance - Support the implementation and maintenance of security measures that protect organizational data and systems. - Follow organizational policies, procedures, and security standards in all technology-related activities. - Technology Awareness - Stay informed about emerging technologies and industry trends. - Share ideas and recommendations for technology improvements and optimization opportunities. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field. - Strong interest in technology and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment. - Demonstrated analytical skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including SharePoint. - Foundational knowledge of computer systems, networks, and software applications. - Experience working in cloud environments using Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as CloudFront, S3, CloudFormation, Lambda, EC2, VPC, and Security Groups. - Familiarity with Atlassian products and Mural is a plus. - Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams. - Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to accuracy. - Professional interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment. - Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Requirements - To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. - The hourly pay rate for this role is $45. - This position is categorized as on-call, and as such, the hours may at times vary based on project needs. - Your employment will be classified as on-call until the duration of the project(s) or need(s) is complete. Benefits - Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. - 100 percent employee-owned, providing financial benefits of ESOP holdings. - Opportunities to meet up with co-workers in coworking spaces where available.

Role Description We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced Pricing Analyst to join the pricing team. As a Pricing Analyst, you will play an integral role in producing high quality proposals that contribute to Mathematica’s success in engaging meaningful work. Your duties will include: - Collaborating with subject matter experts to prepare proposal and/or project budgets involving the use of Excel formulas and functions for multiple spreadsheet models - Managing all cost volume preparation activities, compiling cost, schedule, and other required elements in the development of proposals in accordance with request for proposal (RFP) specifications - Analyzing requests from federal, state, commercial, international and foundation clients for new procurements to identify contractual and cost pricing requirements, assess risk, and develop risk mitigation strategies - Assisting senior management in making informed business decisions and providing proposal teams with proper guidance in determining the best course of action to respond to clients’ requests - Participating in pricing strategy sessions with company leadership and subject matter experts - Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), solicitation, and contractual requirements - Interfacing with partners to obtain information necessary for the development of the business/change order proposal - Assisting in the development/enhancement of procedures and automated tools to support continuous improvement of budgeting and business/change order proposals - May train and/or mentor staff on budgeting tools, policies, and procedures - Coordinate with personnel within and outside of Mathematica, such as project directors, suppliers, consultants, prime contractors, subcontractors, and contract officers regarding project related activities Qualifications - A bachelor’s degree in business, economics, liberal arts, or a related field - At least three years of experience in pricing, business proposal development, and/or project management - A combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted for the above requirements - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Familiarity of concepts, practices, and procedures in working with FFP, CPFF, T&M, and IDIQ contracts and the development of cost modeling - Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with others - Willingness to work overtime as needed - Accuracy with work, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Ability to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure - Ability to learn new systems quickly - Strong critical thinking, problem solving and analytical skills - Ability to work independently Requirements Please submit your resume and cover letter. The hourly pay rate for this role is $50-$57. This position is categorized as on-call, and as such, the hours may at times vary based on project needs. Your employment will be classified as on-call until the duration of the project(s) or need(s) is complete. Benefits 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. Company Description 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.

Role Description Mathematica seeks a principal researcher or senior fellow who is passionate about improving educational outcomes to lead research and evaluation, program improvement, and technical assistance projects. The principal researcher will lead projects focused on a variety of K-12 and postsecondary education topics, including: - Literacy and math instruction - The educator workforce - Chronic absenteeism - Education technology - Personalized learning - Postsecondary access and success - Career and technical education - Postsecondary supports for government agencies at the federal, state, and local level - Private philanthropic and nonprofit clients Our current and recent work includes a range of projects such as: - Developing evidence-based resources to guide education policymakers and practitioners - Designing and leading evaluations of federal education policies and programs - Serving as a learning and evaluation partner for state and local education agencies and postsecondary institutions - Conducting rigorous evaluations of education technology in partnership with school districts The principal researcher will join our interdisciplinary staff of researchers in fields such as economics, education (measurement or policy analysis), sociology, and data science. Principal researchers will contribute to growing the Education and Employment department by directing projects, identifying and developing new opportunities, leading proposals, and mentoring staff. Qualifications - Ph.D. or equivalent in education (measurement or policy analysis), economics, sociology, public policy, or a related field or a combination of equivalent education and work experience - 10 or more years of experience (principal researcher) or 15/+ years of experience (senior fellow) working with or evaluating education programs/interventions - Extensive knowledge of federal education programs and approaches for improving educational outcomes for children - Experience partnering with state and local education agencies or other practitioners through research-practice partnerships Requirements - Evidence of successful business development activities with the federal government, state or local education agencies, non-profits, or foundations - Experience interacting with philanthropy, state and local education agencies, postsecondary education institutions, or other program practitioners - Ability to develop research and policy questions and establish policy and technical frameworks for addressing them - Ability to develop and implement solutions to critical issues facing government and private program providers - Experience conducting quality assurance to strengthen deliverables - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Ability to develop and deliver presentations to internal and external audiences - Strong interpersonal skills - Flexibility to handle multiple priorities and meet project timelines - Strong managerial skills of both projects and staff Benefits - Competitive salaries - Comprehensive benefits package - Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) - Annual bonus opportunity based on individual and company performance Application Instructions A cover letter and resume must be submitted at the time of application via our online application system. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis in the order that applications are received. Compensation Information The Principal Researcher opportunity offers an anticipated base salary range of $160,000 - $200,000 annually, and the Senior Fellow opportunity offers an anticipated base salary range of $180,000-220,000 annually. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Role Description We are seeking a Research Analyst to join our Education and Employment team. Research analysts contribute to quantitative and qualitative research and analysis that examines the effectiveness and implementation of policies and programs. Analysts help assess the strength of study designs, summarize existing research through literature reviews, evidence reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, support the design and implementation of evaluations, and help disseminate findings through accessible reports, briefs, presentations, websites, and other tools. This is a general analyst posting, and analysts may support a range of project activities. We are especially interested in candidates with strong quantitative skills who can: - Work with survey, administrative, or program data. - Support data cleaning and analytic specification development. - Conduct descriptive and impact analyses using appropriate statistical methods. - Communicate quantitative findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Analysts typically work on more than one project at a time and are matched to projects that suit their interests and skills and offer opportunities for professional growth. Analysts work under the guidance of researchers, statisticians, data scientists, and project leaders while building expertise in new methods and topic areas. Our current and recent work includes projects such as: - Helping states, school districts, workforce agencies, and other organizations build capacity to use data and strengthen supports for students, educators, job seekers, workers, and families. - Working collaboratively with human services, education, and workforce agencies to test implementation strategies and gather information on their success, using approaches such as rapid cycle evaluation and continuous improvement. - Conducting systematic reviews, evidence reviews, and meta-analyses to determine what works and assess the effectiveness of interventions, programs, policies, and practices in education, employment, training, family support, and related policy areas. - Supporting rigorous evaluations of programs and policies through study design, study recruitment, data collection, data quality assessment, analysis planning, and dissemination of actionable findings. - Developing analytic products, technical assistance resources, dashboards, reports, and briefs that help clients and partners interpret evidence and use data for program improvement and policy decisions. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in public policy, education policy, economics, sociology, psychology, statistics, data science, social science, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A master's degree or progress toward a master's degree is preferred for candidates whose experience is primarily academic. - Coursework, training, or experience in research methods, program evaluation, policy analysis, statistics, economics, quantitative social science, data science, or a related area. - Demonstrated interest in education, employment, workforce development, training, or related social policy research. - Experience working with data, such as cleaning data, assessing data quality, conducting descriptive analyses, preparing tables, producing charts, or documenting analytic decisions. - Familiarity with one or more statistical programming languages or analytic tools, such as R, Python, Stata, SAS, SQL, or similar tools. R or Python experience is preferred. - Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex information clearly and translate analytic findings for non-technical audiences. - Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a collaborative environment. Requirements - Experience conducting statistical analyses of survey, administrative, program, or longitudinal data. - Coursework or experience in one or more advanced methods such as causal inference, experimental or quasi-experimental design, regression analysis, survey methods, sampling, nonresponse weighting, performance measurement, longitudinal data analysis, predictive modeling, or data visualization. - Experience contributing to written research products, such as proposals, client memos, technical reports, issue briefs, literature reviews, academic manuscripts, or presentations. - Experience or interest in technical assistance, training, or capacity building with public agencies, education organizations, workforce agencies, grantees, or community partners. Benefits - Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. - Financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. - Opportunities to meet up with co-workers through coworking spaces where available.

Role Description As a national leader in evidence-based decision-making, Mathematica builds on its extensive knowledge of programs and policies to design and implement solutions built on high quality data, supported by deep understanding of programs and policies, and customized for clients’ needs. Driven by its mission, Mathematica finds ways to improve the quality, efficiency, affordability, and financing of health care, and to promote sound decision-making in care delivery and financing, quality measures and health systems change. Mathematica also works to address longstanding issues in health care, such as measuring and improving health care quality, controlling health care costs, and designing efficient and effective delivery systems to meet diverse needs. We seek a department director for our Federal Medicaid Department (either at the Executive Director or Vice President level), a mature market, providing advisory services to the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Medicaid and CHIP Payment Advisory Commission (MACPAC) and numerous other U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offices and agencies. The department leader will drive results and deepen relationships with CMS and other Federal agencies working with the Medicaid program, as well as provide support and guidance to our State Medicaid group. The position reports to the Senior Vice President of our Federal Payors and Delivery Transformation (FPDT) division. Mathematica’s current Federal Medicaid practice is approximately 180 people supporting programs such as: - 1115 waiver technical assistance - Medicaid data quality and analytics - Technical assistance to states on a variety of policy and operational issues The executive should have substantial Medicaid policy and strategy experience, and significant consulting experience at either the Federal or state levels. The executive should have a track record and demonstrated ability to build a consulting practice and lead groups of professionals in a dynamic, ever-changing environment. Mathematica is seeking someone who can continue to expand an existing and well-respected practice, and be a business leader in both policy and digital services as Medicaid data and systems evolve. The ideal candidate will provide strategy and operational oversight to help Mathematica win and execute complex, high profile engagements, serving as a partner to CMS and other Federal agencies. In addition, the executive will develop relationships with the Vice President for State Health, and state health business development team to provide subject matter support, collaborate on overlapping policy issues, and resolve potential conflicts of interest. In addition, the executive will possess a comfort level operating with other stakeholders and executives in the healthcare environment to externally represent Mathematica and the FPDT Division offerings. This person will establish trust and respect with clients through their superior content knowledge across a broad range of complex issues. Mathematica is seeking a proven leader that can: - Continue to advance Mathematica’s industry leading position in Medicaid data analytics and related program implementation across the Federal government - Manage a 130+ person advisory services practice, determining business development priorities, staffing needs, and investment areas - Manage Department and Division level budgets, project revenue, and set targets for growth - Expand Mathematica’s ability to provide digital services as CMCS and other Federal agencies evolve their technology capabilities - Bring a solution-minded skillset to operations of a large, diverse practice to continuously improve internal processes, manage needs into the organization, and set overhead spending priorities - Integrate the emerging trends in healthcare such as value-based care and equity issues, with Mathematica’s strong market capabilities to strengthen the Medicaid practice - Provide or coordinate thought-leadership around issues critical to Mathematica’s Medicaid clients - Collaborate with the Vice President for State Health to share ideas, resolve conflicts, and manage staffing across the Federal and State Medicaid markets - Collaborate across the Mathematica enterprise to bring the best solutions to clients and provide process improvements across the business unit Qualifications - MPH, MBA, or other graduate degree in a relevant area of study is preferred but not required. Added plus if the candidate is a PhD, M.D. or J.D. - 15+ years relevant health sector work experience, strong preference given to leading Medicaid policy and programs at the Federal or State level, either for government or in private sector consulting. - Experience in the federal or state proposal processes, positioning for proposals, leading processes, developing budgets and teaming with other organizations, or evaluating proposals. - Visionary, strategic leader with solid understanding of Medicaid policy and operations, and broader healthcare industry trends. - Collaborative approach and ability to lead through influence within a highly matrixed environment. - Demonstrated abilities in the following: data analysis, healthcare strategy development, communication skills, analytical skills, tech enablement and group facilitation skills. - Demonstrated leadership, decision making, strong strategic thinking/systems skills, and relationship management skills including the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. - Models and reinforces ethical behavior in self and others, emphasizing the Mathematica culture of collaboration, collegiality, and accountability to colleagues and commitment to client. - Admits mistakes; conducts business with honesty; shows consistency in words and actions; follows through on commitments. - Experience delivering high quality work. The executive will have had experience in setting strategy and managing seasoned professionals. Requirements - Setting Strategy - Working with the Senior Vice President to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas the leader is directly responsible for, but the business unit as a whole. - The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy. - An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry. - Executing for Results - The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results. - Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations. - A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization. - Leading Teams - The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others. - The ability to persevere in the face of challenges, and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers. - A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement. - Relationships and Influence - Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively. - An ability to inspire trust in others through compelling influence, use of evidence, identification of best practices, and active drive. - Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team. Benefits - Depending on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, skillset, and the role that aligns with their profile, this position will offer an anticipated annual base salary of $190,000 - $300,000. - Both positions are eligible for annual bonus targets based on individual and company performance. Company Description 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. At Mathematica, we understand the importance of building relationships with colleagues. If you’re not located near one of our offices but would like opportunities to meet up with co-workers, we offer coworking spaces where available. Ask your Talent Acquisition partner for more information about this opportunity and whether it’s an option in your area. 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/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.

Role Description The Client Partner / Senior Client Partner is a senior business development and technology advisory role within Mathematica's Data Solutions Division. Reporting to the Senior Director and Managing Client Partner, this position drives growth by helping clients define and execute data, analytics, AI, and technology-enabled strategies that improve mission and operational outcomes. The role serves as a trusted advisor to clients and internal leadership, providing market insight, solution strategy, and pursuit leadership across Mathematica's portfolio of federal, state, commercial, and foundation clients. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, the Client Partner supports multiple divisions and solution areas, connecting client needs, technology capabilities, acquisition strategies, and delivery approaches into differentiated solutions that position Mathematica for growth. Key Responsibilities - Develop growth strategies, account plans, and qualified opportunity backlogs aligned to Mathematica's Data Solutions priorities. - Build and maintain relationships with client executives, acquisition stakeholders, technology leaders, and strategic partners. - Assess client missions, business objectives, operating environments, and technology ecosystems to identify opportunities for data, analytics, AI, and technology-enabled solutions. - Define differentiated solution strategies that align client requirements, acquisition objectives, partner capabilities, and Mathematica strengths. - Lead opportunity shaping, capture planning, competitive assessments, stakeholder analysis, teaming strategies, and price-to-win investigations. - Define solution concepts, win strategies, technical approaches, and value propositions that inform proposals, demonstrations, presentations, and other pursuit activities. - Identify and guide strategic pre-sales investments, including prototypes, accelerators, demonstrations, pilots, and proof-of-concept activities. - Advise internal and client stakeholders on technology, analytics, AI, DataOps, AnalyticsOps, AIOps, governance, and operating model considerations. - Collaborate across business development, delivery, technology, research, and operational teams to align growth priorities with delivery capabilities. - Lead through influence and a servant leadership mindset, enabling teams to develop practical, executable, and client-centered solutions. Qualifications - 12+ years of experience in technology consulting, business development, solution strategy, systems integration, solution architecture, technology advisory, or related fields. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. - Demonstrated success leading growth initiatives, capture efforts, and strategic pursuits in federal, state, commercial, foundation, or other mission-driven environments. - Experience developing technology-enabled solutions involving data engineering, analytics, AI, cloud, digital services, enterprise platforms, or related capabilities. - Experience conducting investigatory analysis to support pricing strategies, competitive positioning, and price-to-win assessments. - Experience establishing and managing teaming agreements, strategic partnerships, alliance relationships, and partner ecosystems. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive presentations, solution briefings, workshops, and client-facing communications. Domain Experience - Candidates should possess meaningful experience in one or more domains served by Mathematica, including: Health, Public Health, Human Services, Education, Employment and Workforce Development, State Government, Federal Civilian Agencies, Social Policy Research, and/or Commercial markets pertaining to these domains. Preferred Qualifications - Experience working for a major federal and/or state systems integrator, management consulting firm, technology services provider, or digital transformation organization. - Strong understanding of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), federal and state procurement processes, contract vehicles, and acquisition strategies. - Experience applying enterprise architecture, business architecture, technical architecture, solution architecture, or operating model frameworks. - Graduate degree in business, public policy, information systems, computer science, engineering, analytics, or a related field. Compensation The Client Partner role offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $160,000 - $200,000. The Senior Client Partner position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $180,000 - $220,000. Both positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Additional Information At Mathematica, we understand the importance of building relationships with colleagues. If you’re not located near one of our offices but would like opportunities to meet up with co-workers, we offer coworking spaces where available. Ask your Talent Acquisition partner for more information about this opportunity and whether it’s an option in your area. 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/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.

Role Description We currently have openings for Advisory Services/Project Management Analysts in our Medicare and State Health project areas. This role blends management, technical assistance, and research. As such, we are seeking prospective employees with a passion for project management and an interest in improving government operations and health care delivery. Advisory Services Analysts work on a variety of projects spanning policy and programmatic areas. Example projects include: - Implementing Medicare alternative payment models - Operating peer-to-peer learning systems for Medicare value-based care organizations - Developing and maintaining clinical quality measures - Supporting states with implementing all-payer claims databases, alternative payment models, or tools to support analytics - Evaluating the effectiveness of state health programs Advisory Services/Project Management Analysts are typically connected to 2-3 projects at a time as project managers or as an integrated task manager facilitating research, technical assistance, or systems development work. Across all projects, Advisory Services/Project Management Analysts are expected to: - Provide the management and organization needed to help keep projects on schedule and on budget and facilitate communications across and between internal and external stakeholders. - Conduct project management activities, such as helping project directors plan, manage, and close out complex projects and designing, implementing, and monitoring tools and processes to help organize data and manage teams. - Perform complex analyses to monitor and evaluate project performance and progress, including monitoring project costs, assessing earned value, and overseeing subcontractor budgets. - Develop and maintain project collaboration tools, including Microsoft Project schedules, SharePoint websites, Jira boards, and Excel spreadsheets. - Provide technical assistance to state and federal health agencies or healthcare providers by designing webinars or responding to questions from stakeholders. - Draft client memos, technical documentation, proposals and other contractual deliverables, such as chapters for reports, case studies, and/or data dictionaries. Qualifications - Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, or related field; or commensurate experience in operations or management-oriented positions - Strong management skills, including ability to monitor costs on multimillion-dollar contracts, mentor staff, and oversee small teams to complete work within tight timelines without compromising on quality. - Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines. - Excellent oral and written communication skills, for example the ability to write clear and concise technical documentation, and to communicate with clients diplomatically. - Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and ability to apply critical and creative thinking to identify solutions and respond to client requests in situations where guidance is unclear or absent. - Professional experience in a similar field or position - Interest in improving Medicare and other state and Federal government programs, and/or providing technical assistance to health care entities. - Some travel may be required Requirements - Work experience with a state or federal agency, a foundation, or health care system is highly desirable, as is prior experience working with Medicaid or Medicare data. - Experience using management tools, such as Microsoft Project and Atlassian Confluence or Jira, to manage schedules or monitor budgets. - Certifications demonstrating management proficiency and expertise, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or Lean Six Sigma - Experience engaging a range of client stakeholders by applying a variety of approaches, including human-centered design. - Experience bridging between business owners and technical staff to facilitate decision-making, identify and track user needs, and move work forward is a plus. - Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods or an understanding of software development life cycles and agile development is a plus. Benefits - Competitive salaries - Comprehensive benefits package - Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) with financial benefits that increase with the company’s growth and financial strength Application Instructions Please submit a cover letter and your resume along with a work product that demonstrates analytic skills and reflects independent analysis and writing, such as a capstone project, analytic report, or a management plan (nothing company confidential, please). Salary This position offers an anticipated annual base salary of $70,000 - $90,000. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Additional Information At Mathematica, we understand the importance of building relationships with colleagues. If you’re not located near one of our offices but would like opportunities to meet up with co-workers, we offer coworking spaces where available. Ask your Talent Acquisition partner for more information about this opportunity and whether it’s an option in your area. 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/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.