Advisory Services Analyst, Medicaid Policy and Program

Mathematica; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock ownership (ESOP)

Competitive salaries and comprehensive

Benefits package

Job summary

Mathematica is seeking an Advisory Services Analyst with Medicaid policy experience to support state or federal programs. You will work on monitoring and improving Medicaid policies across areas like eligibility, enrollment, demonstrations, and delivery quality, often leading 2–3 projects with direct client contact.

The role requires strong analytic skills in quantitative or qualitative methods, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate teams.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in data analytics, public policy, economics, statistics, public health, behavioral or social sciences, or related field; or a bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience.
• Strong foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative methods and a broad understanding of Medicaid program and policy issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to write clear policy/technical memos for diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead tasks or deliverables and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary teams to support Medicaid policy and program implementation and monitoring.
• Apply analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of quantitative/qualitative data.
• Provide direction and organization to keep projects on time and budget and facilitate communications with stakeholders.
• Contribute to growth and institutional knowledge of staff working in Medicaid area.
• Work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment across projects and tasks.
• Provide technical assistance and facilitate knowledge-sharing among states and audiences.
• Assist with quantitative analyses using Medicaid data to support monitoring or evaluation.
• Develop technical specifications and documentation to support reporting systems and tools.
• Author client memos, tools, briefs, analytic reports, and webinars.

Skills

Policy analysis

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Written and oral communication

Project leadership

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent in data analytics, public policy, economics, statistics, public health, behavioral or social sciences

Bachelor’s degree with related experience

Job description

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.

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. Read more about our benefits here: Benefits at a Glance .

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

We currently have an opening for an Advisory Services Analyst with experience in Medicaid policy and programs at either the state or federal level. 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. Advisory Services Analysts work on a variety of projects spanning policy and programmatic areas and are likely to work on 2-3 projects at a time, with many projects requiring team leadership and direct-client contact. Candidates do not need to have experience in all of these areas but should have experience in at least one of them.

Across All Projects, Advisory Services Analysts Are Expected To

• Lead or participate actively and thoughtfully in multidisciplinary teams to support the implementation and monitoring of Medicaid policy and programs.
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection and interpretation of quantitative and/or qualitative data, including analysis of Medicaid administrative data, managed care data, and site visits or telephone interviews with state and federal officials, health plan representatives, and providers.
• Provide the direction and organization needed to help keep projects on time and on budget and facilitate communications across and between internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the growth, expertise, and institutional knowledge of staff working in the Medicaid area.
• Work effectively in a dynamic, highly collaborative environment and balance demands across projects or tasks.

Specific Project Or New Business Development Activities May Include

• Providing technical assistance to federal and state Medicaid staff or related groups.
• Facilitating knowledge-sharing among key audiences, such as states, to help advance Medicaid policy and practice.
• Assisting with quantitative analyses using Medicaid enrollment, claims/encounter, financial and program data to support program monitoring, improvement, or evaluation.
• Developing technical specifications, user manuals, and other documentation to support the implementation of reporting systems and analytic tools.
• Authoring client memos, technical assistance tools, issue briefs, chapters of analytic reports, and webinar presentations, among other potential deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in data analytics, public policy, economics, statistics, public health, behavioral or social sciences, or a related field; or a bachelor’s degree and equivalent experience.
• Work experience with a state or federal agency, a foundation, or a health care organization. Experience with Medicaid or Marketplace policy, program operations, or data is highly desirable.
• Strong foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative methods and a broad understanding of Medicaid program and policy issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to write clear and concise policy and/or technical memos and documents for diverse stakeholder audiences including program administrators and policymakers.
• Demonstrated ability to lead tasks or deliverables and coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines.

This position offers an anticipated base salary of $70,000 - $90,000 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.

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 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.