Senior Medicaid Policy Fellow (Remote)

Mathematica, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 190,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mathematica, Inc. is seeking a Senior Fellow to lead Medicaid/CHIP policy research and client engagements.

The role focuses on directing multidisciplinary teams, guiding data-driven program improvements, and serving as a senior advisor in this fast-moving federal Medicaid practice area. The position emphasizes quality assurance, mentorship, and external representation at conferences and expert panels, with a base salary range of $190,000–$240,000 and potential bonus.

Qualifications

• Masters or doctoral degree plus 15 years of experience, or equivalent, in public policy, economics, behavioral or social sciences, public health, or related disciplines with substantial Medicaid/CHIP focus.
• Medicaid or CHIP program experience at state or federal levels.
• Strong foundation in quantitative and/or qualitative methods; broad health policy understanding.

Responsibilities

• Direct multidisciplinary teams to conduct research, TA, implementation and monitoring on Medicaid/CHIP policy and data systems; oversee high-quality delivery.
• Provide consulting to state/local clients; assist with policy development and CMS submissions; support negotiations of new policies.
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to quantitative/qualitative data; analyze Medicaid/CHIP data; conduct site visits or interviews.
• Direct business development efforts and lead proposals for new projects.
• Author project reports, memos, TA tools, issue briefs, webinars; represent Mathematica to policy and professional audiences.
• Mentor staff and contribute to growth and institutional knowledge in Medicaid/CHIP.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Qualitative methods

Written communication

Oral communication

Project leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Public Policy, Economics, Health or related field

Tools

CMS/Medicaid data systems

Job description

Mathematica, Inc. is seeking a Senior Fellow to lead Medicaid/CHIP policy research and client engagements.

The role focuses on directing multidisciplinary teams, guiding data-driven program improvements, and serving as a senior advisor in this fast-moving federal Medicaid practice area. The position emphasizes quality assurance, mentorship, and external representation at conferences and expert panels, with a base salary range of $190,000–$240,000 and potential bonus.