Advisory Services Analyst / Project Management Analyst - State Health & Medicaid

Mathematica Inc•Ann Arbor, MI

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, or related field; or commensurate experience in operations or management-oriented positions
Strong management skills, including ability to monitor costs on multimillion-dollar contracts, mentor staff, and oversee small teams to complete work within tight timelines without compromising on quality.
Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, for example the ability to write clear and concise technical documentation, and to communicate with clients diplomatically.
Strong analytic and problem-solving skills, and ability to apply critical and creative thinking to identify solutions and respond to client requests in situations where guidance is unclear or absent.
Professional experience in a similar field or position
Interest in improving Medicare and other state and Federal government programs, and/or providing technical assistance to health care entities.
Some travel may be required

Nice To Haves

Work experience with a state or federal agency, a foundation, or health care system is highly desirable, as is prior experience working with Medicaid or Medicare data.
Experience using management tools, such as Microsoft Project and Atlassian Confluence or Jira, to manage schedules or monitor budgets.
Certifications demonstrating management proficiency and expertise, such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or Lean Six Sigma
Experience engaging a range of client stakeholders by applying a variety of approaches, including human-centered design.
Experience bridging between business owners and technical staff to facilitate decision-making, identify and track user needs, and move work forward is a plus.
Knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods or an understanding of software development life cycles and agile development is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide the management and organization needed to help keep projects on schedule and on budget and facilitate communications across and between internal and external stakeholders.
Conduct project management activities, such as helping project directors plan, manage, and close out complex projects and designing, implementing, and monitoring tools and processes to help organize data and manage teams.
Perform complex analyses to monitor and evaluate project performance and progress, including monitoring project costs, assessing earned value, and overseeing subcontractor budgets.
Develop and maintain project collaboration tools, including Microsoft Project schedules, SharePoint websites, Jira boards, and Excel spreadsheets.
Provide technical assistance to state and federal health agencies or healthcare providers by designing webinars or responding to questions from stakeholders.
Draft client memos, technical documentation, proposals and other contractual deliverables, such as chapters for reports, case studies, and/or data dictionaries.