Sr. Researcher, Healthcare Evaluation (Remote Eligible)
About Mathematica:
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company's growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Mathematica is seeking a Senior Researcher with strong quantitative research and evaluation expertise to lead and contribute to complex research, evaluation, and data analytics projects, with a particular focus on health policy and federal health programs. The ideal candidate will bring deep experience designing and conducting rigorous evaluations, working with large and complex administrative data, and translating research and analytic findings into actionable insights for clients and policymakers.
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data and programs, including the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). The successful candidate will combine strong methodological and analytic expertise with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, collaborate effectively with clients and partners, and contribute to the development of new approaches that improve the efficiency, timeliness, and usefulness of research and evaluation.
Responsibilities:
Lead
and advise on complex quantitative research and evaluation activities for
federal and other clients
Lead
multidisciplinary project teams, providing the direction, organization,
and coordination necessary to deliver high-quality work on time and within
budget
Design
and implement rigorous research and evaluation approaches to address
complex health policy and program questions
Work
with large and complex administrative data sources, including CMS data, to
assess programs, policies, outcomes, and implementation
Assess
data quality and fitness for use, identify and address limitations in
administrative data, and guide appropriate interpretation of findings
Lead
and contribute to efforts to integrate, link, and aggregate multiple data
sources to support research and decision making
Apply
advanced quantitative methods to analyze data and answer research and
policy questions
Explore
and apply machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other emerging
analytic approaches to improve research efficiency, accelerate the
generation of insights, and support client decision making
Assess
the strength of study designs and existing evidence and contribute to
evidence reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses, as appropriate
Translate
complex research methods, data considerations, and findings into clear and
actionable information for policymakers, program administrators,
practitioners, and other audiences
Collaborate
closely with clients and other stakeholders to understand their needs,
communicate project progress and findings, and inform program and policy
decisions
Incorporate
stakeholder, participant, and community perspectives into research and
evaluation design, implementation, and reporting, as appropriate
Develop
and contribute to client deliverables, including analytic and technical
reports, memos, issue briefs, presentations, technical assistance
resources, data visualizations, and dashboards
Present
research findings and technical information to policy, practitioner,
researcher, and other external audiences
Delegate
and oversee research and evaluation activities to project staff and
provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to support
successful completion of project tasks
Lead
and contribute to proposals and other business development activities,
including helping to identify client needs and opportunities to apply or
expand Mathematica's expertise
Contribute
to external and internal thought leadership through publications,
presentations, technical papers, articles, blog posts, webinars, or other
communications
Contribute
to the growth, expertise, and institutional knowledge of Mathematica staff
Champion
Mathematica's values, cultural fundamentals, and culture of belonging
while promoting a positive workplace experience
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D.
or master's degree with equivalent experience in a relevant field; a
combination of equivalent education and work experience may be substituted
for these requirements
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 demonstrated
ability to understand and address data quality, completeness, consistency,
and other limitations
Experience
integrating, linking, or aggregating... For full info follow application link.
