Quantitative Researcher, Human Services - Data-Driven Policy

Mathematica, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coworking spaces where available

Job summary

Mathematica is hiring researchers in the Human Services department to conduct quantitative policy research and program evaluation across TANF, employment, child welfare, and early childhood. You will apply rigorous methods to real-world social programs for clients such as federal and state agencies and foundations.

The role emphasizes causal inference, data management, and collaboration with data scientists and policymakers.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent in economics, psychology, sociology, statistics, data science/data analytics, demography, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior staff in a multidisciplinary environment to apply rigorous quantitative research methods, including study design, causal inference, data management, and statistical and econometric analysis for describing or evaluating programs and policies
• Learning and applying new methods, tools, and technologies, including AI-enabled tools, data visualization platforms, and emerging analytic approaches
• Designing rigorous mixed-methods evaluations, including primary and secondary data collection
• Applying innovative research approaches and advanced statistical methods to answer policy-relevant questions
• Working with data scientists to link and analyze administrative data
• Helping to develop proposals for new research projects
• Guiding program staff and policymakers in the use of evidence to make decisions about program selection and adaptation
• Synthesizing and presenting data in accessible formats for a variety of audiences, including writing briefs, reports, blogs, and articles; and developing interactive data dashboard and visualizations

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Causal inference

R

Python

STATA

Communication skills

Adaptability to AI

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent in economics, psychology, sociology, statistics, data science/data analytics, demography, or related field

Masters with coursework in causal inference

Tools

R

Python

STATA

Job description

Mathematica is hiring researchers in the Human Services department to conduct quantitative policy research and program evaluation across TANF, employment, child welfare, and early childhood. You will apply rigorous methods to real-world social programs for clients such as federal and state agencies and foundations.

The role emphasizes causal inference, data management, and collaboration with data scientists and policymakers.