Senior Medicaid Policy Fellow & Lead Advisor

Mathematica, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Coworking spaces

Job summary

Mathematica is seeking a recognized expert to lead research and operations for Medicaid and CHIP policy at the state or federal level. The role focuses on policy development, analytic approaches, and leadership across engagements for CMS, state agencies, and clients.

The senior fellow will mentor staff, guide quality assurance, and connect Medicaid/CHIP thought leaders in the healthcare ecosystem to Mathematica’s fast-moving federal practice area, comprising over 200 staff.

Qualifications

• Masters or doctoral degree, plus 15 years of experience, or the equivalent, in public policy, economics, behavioral or social sciences, public health, or other relevant disciplines with a substantial portion of that time related to Medicaid/CHIP policy.
• Experience leading Medicaid or CHIP programs at state or federal level.
• Strong foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative methods; broad health policy understanding.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to provide project leadership and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct multidisciplinary teams to conduct research, technical assistance, implementation and monitoring on Medicaid/CHIP policy and data systems.
• Provide consulting to state and local clients; assist with reimbursement policy development; support CMS submissions and negotiations.
• Apply analytic thinking to quantitative/qualitative data including Medicaid/CHIP data and site visits.
• Direct business development efforts and lead proposals for new projects.
• Author reports, briefs, and webinars; represent Mathematica to policy audiences.

Skills

Quantitative & qualitative methods

Policy communication

Project leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Masters or Doctoral degree plus 15 years experience

Job description

Mathematica is seeking a recognized expert to lead research and operations for Medicaid and CHIP policy at the state or federal level. The role focuses on policy development, analytic approaches, and leadership across engagements for CMS, state agencies, and clients.

The senior fellow will mentor staff, guide quality assurance, and connect Medicaid/CHIP thought leaders in the healthcare ecosystem to Mathematica’s fast-moving federal practice area, comprising over 200 staff.