Impactful SNAP Policy Advisory Analyst

Mathematica; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

ESOP

Job summary

Mathematica seeks Advisory Services Analysts with SNAP experience to support federal, state, and local clients. You will contribute to strategy, technical assistance, policy analysis, and program improvement on multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree and 2+ years in SNAP policy and operations, with strong communication, collaboration, and time management, including up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, economics, nutrition, behavioral or social sciences, statistics, public health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, including experience with SNAP and SNAP E&T policy, program administration, operations, technical assistance, research, data analysis, or program improvement.
• Working knowledge of SNAP and SNAP E&T policy and program operations as described above.
• Experience conducting policy or program analysis, research, technical assistance, program implementation, or program operations in nutrition assistance, human services, workforce development, or a related field.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, concise materials for diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Some travel may be required, up to 10 percent.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams and take ownership of assigned tasks and workstreams.
• Analyze SNAP and SNAP E&T policies, program requirements, implementation approaches, and operational challenges and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Collect, analyze, interpret, and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information.
• Support technical assistance and advisory engagements with federal, state, and local agencies, workforce partners, service providers, and other organizations through activities such as needs assessment, research, development of tools and resources, facilitation, training, and responses to policy and programmatic questions.
• Draft clear, high-quality client deliverables, including memos, briefs, reports, case studies, presentations, technical documentation, proposals, and implementation tools.
• Communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues from multiple disciplines and, as experience grows, lead defined tasks or workstreams with guidance from project leadership.

Skills

SNAP policy

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Technical assistance

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in public policy/related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Mathematica seeks Advisory Services Analysts with SNAP experience to support federal, state, and local clients. You will contribute to strategy, technical assistance, policy analysis, and program improvement on multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree and 2+ years in SNAP policy and operations, with strong communication, collaboration, and time management, including up to 10% travel.