Medicaid Policy & Data Analyst (Entry Level)

Mathematica, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathematica invites entry-level professionals to join our Medicaid research teams, providing hands-on support across monitoring, evaluation, data analytics, and program implementation. Associates will work on 2-3 projects, contributing to technical assistance, documentation, and data interpretation.

You will collaborate with federal and state staff, develop user manuals, and help ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery while upholding our commitment to rigorous analysis and policy-relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic record including data analytics or policy coursework.
• Foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative methods with Medicaid policy knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in Medicaid research and working in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Medicaid policy monitoring, evaluation, and analysis across multiple areas.
• Provide technical assistance to federal/state Medicaid staff and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with quantitative analyses using enrollment, claims, and program data.
• Support data analytics reporting and project coordination to keep work on track and on budget.
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Work effectively in a dynamic, collaborative setting across 2–3 projects.

Skills

Bachelor's degree with strong academic

Quantitative methods

Written and oral communication

Organizational skills and teamwork

Interest in Medicaid research

Education

Bachelor's degree in data analytics / public policy / economics / statistics / public health / social sciences

Job description

Mathematica invites entry-level professionals to join our Medicaid research teams, providing hands-on support across monitoring, evaluation, data analytics, and program implementation. Associates will work on 2-3 projects, contributing to technical assistance, documentation, and data interpretation.

You will collaborate with federal and state staff, develop user manuals, and help ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery while upholding our commitment to rigorous analysis and policy-relevant