at Mathematica in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Description:
Mathematica is looking for a highly organized and enthusiastic Analyst with a passion for project management and an interest in improving government operations and health care delivery. The Analyst will support projects related to value-based care and healthcare policy, including Federal Medicare and Medicaid policy, using a blend of management, organizational, technical assistance, and qualitative and quantitative research skills. The Analyst may support 2 to 3 projects at a time, dedicating half of their time to project management. A successful candidate will demonstrate a willingness to adapt, be comfortable with ambiguity, collaborate within a functional team, be flexible in managing their workload, and work within tight timelines. The Analyst will demonstrate a mix of skills, including strong project and operations management; comfort with financial data analysis; meeting design and facilitation; and communications and dissemination. Note: Responsibilities and skills may vary based on project placement.
Some travel may be required.
*Responsibilities:
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- Conduct all project management activities for small to large, multi-year contracts, including but not limited to monitoring project costs, assessing earned value, overseeing subcontractors, and evaluating project performance and progress.
- Implement tools and processes for internal and external stakeholders to communicate, report, and monitor project performance. Tools may include Microsoft Project schedules, SharePoint websites, Confluence sites, Jira trackers, and Excel spreadsheets.
- Support project performance by monitoring, reporting, and mitigating project risks including but not limited to budget performance, scope creep, and staffing. Lead retrospective activities to Identify process improvements to elevate project performance.
- Draft clear and concise client facing communications and deliverables related to project management and performance.
- Actively support client management through analytic and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply critical and creative thinking to identify solutions and respond to requests in situations where guidance is unclear or absent.
- Lead project onboarding activities, such as coordinating security training documentation, access to federal systems, and access to project folders and applications
- Outside of project management support, coordinate or lead technical assistance, quality measurement or other qualitative research tasks. Tasks may include meeting and event support, responding to technical assistance requests, conducting focus groups/interviews, participating in quality improvement activities, supporting quality measure development and maintenance, conducting literature reviews, or summarizing and analyzing findings using descriptive statistics, tables, and figures.
- Over time, gain subject matter expertise to contribute to other project tasks and deliverables.
- Actively support the advancement of organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts, and apply diversity, equity, and inclusion lens across job responsibilities
- Additional duties as needed, based on project placement.
Functional Knowledge:
- Experience using management tools, such as Microsoft Project and Jira, to manage schedules or monitor budgets. Experience with other software, such as NVivo, is desirable
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint or other collaborative software tools
- Demonstrates an aptitude for proactive problem solving
- Comfortable with ambiguity and willingness to adapt and be flexible in responsibilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Experience bridging between business owners and technical staff to facilitate decision-making, identify and track user needs, and move work forward is a plus.
- Illustrates high-level of organization and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and tasks
- Willingness to adapt and be flexible in responsibilities*
Position Requirements:
- Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, or related field; or commensurate experience in operations or management-oriented positions Certifications demonstrating management proficiency and expertise, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or Lean Six Sigma, is highly desired
- Work experience with a state or federal agency, a foundation, or health care system is highly desirable, as is prior experience working value-based care or Medicare policy.
- Strong management, coordination, and organizational skills, especially an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills
Please submit your resume and a cover letter as part of your application.
Available Locations: Chicago, IL; Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Remote
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $70,000-$90,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.
Staff in our Health unit will eventually work with our largest client, Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS). Most staff working on CMS contracts will be required to complete a successful background investigation including the Questionnaire for Public Trust Position SF-85. Staff that are unable to successfully undergo the background investigation will need to be able to obtain work outside CMS. Staff will work with their supervisor to get re-staffed, however if they are unable to do so it may result in employment termination due to lack of work.
- About Mathematica:*
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of technology, 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 technology and advanced 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
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.