Policy Associate, Medicare Value-Based Care (Remote Eligible)

Mathematica Inc•Cambridge, MA

5d•$57,000 - $65,000•Remote

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: Benefits at a Glance. Mathematica seeks a passionate, early career Policy Associate to join our Medicare Value-Based Care team. Mathematica partners with federal agencies to test innovative policies and initiatives intended to improve the delivery of high-quality Medicare services while controlling healthcare costs. Teams within this portfolio facilitate Medicare incentive payments to encourage high-quality care; technical support for Medicare providers and physicians; and research to drive improvements to value-based care practice. As a part of a project team, the Associate will support a range of project activities including client support and consulting, program implementation, stakeholder training, and research. Ideal candidates are self-motivated; highly organized and detail-oriented; strong writers and oral communicators; passionate about learning new skills and topics; comfortable with ambiguity; collaborative; and creative problem-solvers. Mathematica is invested in staff career growth across all levels. The role will include opportunities to develop healthcare policy subject matter knowledge, research and consulting skills, and receive mentorship and coaching from leading industry experts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the social sciences, public policy, humanities, or health-related field, and 0 – 3 years of work experience.
Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills.
Strong management, coordination, and organizational skills, especially an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Exposure to qualitative and/or quantitative research methods.
Interest in Medicare, health policy, value-based care, or government consulting.

Responsibilities

Assist managing projects and tasks to ensure alignment with Medicare policy timelines and priorities. This may include developing schedules and monitoring deadlines; maintaining team process documentation; and supporting meeting planning, from scheduling to drafting summaries for internal teams and clients.
Coordinate and support tasks that seek to educate health care stakeholders, such as hospitals and providers, on value-based care policy requirements and best practices by overseeing logistics for webinars and managing stakeholder communications.
Support the development and maintenance of technical specifications, user manuals, and standard operating procedures that support the implementation of health care innovations in the Medicare program.
Draft written materials including emails, newsletter blurbs, and slide decks that align with Mathematica’s reputation for rigor and objectivity.
Contribute to collection and analysis of quantitative and/or qualitative data, such as by supporting focus group facilitation or analysis of Medicare claims data.
Additional duties depending on project placement.