Advisory Services Analyst​/Project Management Analyst - State Health & Medicaid

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 a wide range of policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development.

Mathematica offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, and is 100% employee-owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience the financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength.

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.

• Provide the management and organization needed to 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 health-care providers by designing webinars or responding to stakeholder questions.
• Draft client memos, technical documentation, proposals and other contractual deliverables, such as chapters for reports, case studies, and data dictionaries.

• Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, or a related field; or commensurate experience in operations or management-oriented positions.
• Strong management skills, including the 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 a high level of attention to detail; flexibility to manage multiple priorities simultaneously under deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, e.g., the ability to write clear, concise technical documentation and to communicate with clients diplomatically.
• Strong analytical 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.

• Work experience with a state or federal agency, a foundation, or a 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…