Research Associate - Washington, United States - Mathematica Policy Research

Mathematica Policy Research

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Washington, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Description:

About Mathematica
Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of analytics, technology, policy and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public

About the opportunity

Responsibilities

Provide logístical and operational support to assist with planning complex and diverse projects and tasks, managing schedules, and executing highquality deliverables to help Mathematica meet client objectives and priorities
Coordinate and support technical assistance tasks, such as oversee logistics for virtual events; coordinate and oversee logistics for stakeholder communications; respond to inquiries and Help Desk questions; maintain and update contact lists; and support updates or improvements for processes and documentation.
Coordinate and support measures tasks, such as update documents describing annual updates to measure methodology; document changes to measure methodology; track public comments and responses to measure changes; and support updates or improvements for processes and documentation.
Support meeting planning, such as scheduling meetings; creating agendas; and drafting meeting summaries
Support deliverable management, such as summarizing task status and performance for monthly reports
Coordinate and support technical assistance and research team's tasks, such as performing literature searches and reviews; abstracting and synthesizing information from program or regulatory documents and reports; supporting focus groups/interviews and support analysis of findings; or summarizing information using descriptive statistics, tables, and figures
Support the design of data collection tools or resources
Identify and effectively communicate possible solutions to problems to project leadership and opportunities for process improvements to elevate project performance
Additional duties as needed, based on project placement

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in the social sciences, public policy, or healthrelated field
Strong management, coordination, and organizational skills, especially an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Knowledge of and handson experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Highly motivated, detailoriented, and selfdirected, with strong interpersonal skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience with other software, such as NVivo, is desirable
Experience with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint or other collaborative software tools
Proactive problemsolving skills
Comfortable with ambiguity and willingness to adapt and be flexible in responsibilities

Application process
This position offers an anticipated base salary of $50,000 - $60,000 annually.

Available locations:
Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Chicago, IL; Oakland, CA; Cambridge, MA; Remote

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.

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