Senior Health Policy Researcher — Remote

Mathematica, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathematica is seeking a Sr. Researcher, Healthcare Evaluation, who will lead complex research and evaluation projects focused on health policy and federal programs. The role emphasizes working with CMS data, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and translating analytic findings into actionable insights for clients.

Remote eligible with potential collaboration across offices. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of research experience, strong quantitative skills, and excellent communication for

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or master's degree with equivalent experience in a relevant field; a combination of education and work experience may be substituted.
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in research, evaluation, data analytics, health policy, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative research skills and demonstrated expertise designing and conducting rigorous program or policy evaluations.
• Experience working with large, complex administrative data, including CMS data; knowledge of CMS programs and data (CMMI a plus).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for policy and practitioner audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on complex quantitative research and evaluation activities for federal and other clients
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing direction and coordination to deliver high-quality work on time and within budget
• Design and implement rigorous research and evaluation approaches to address health policy and program questions
• Work with large administrative data sources, including CMS data, to assess programs, policies, outcomes, and implementation
• Assess data quality and guide interpretation of findings
• Lead and contribute to efforts to integrate, link, and aggregate multiple data sources
• Apply advanced quantitative methods to analyze data and answer policy questions
• Explore machine learning and AI to improve research efficiency and client decision making
• Translate complex methods and findings into clear information for policymakers and practitioners
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to inform decisions
• Incorporate stakeholder perspectives into research design and reporting
• Develop client deliverables: analytic reports, memos, briefs, dashboards
• Present findings to policy, practitioner, and research audiences
• Delegate and mentor project staff, and support task leadership
• Contribute to proposals and business development activities
• Contribute to external thought leadership through publications and talks
• Foster Mathematica's culture of belonging and high-quality work

Skills

Quantitative research

Data analytics

Health policy

Project leadership

Communication

CMS data familiarity

Education

Ph.D. or master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Mathematica is seeking a Sr. Researcher, Healthcare Evaluation, who will lead complex research and evaluation projects focused on health policy and federal programs. The role emphasizes working with CMS data, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and translating analytic findings into actionable insights for clients.

Remote eligible with potential collaboration across offices. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of research experience, strong quantitative skills, and excellent communication for