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.

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
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