Principal, Advisory Services (SNAP Policy) - Remote Eligible

Mathematica Inc • Washington, DC

2d • $150,000 - $200,000 • 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: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree, or equivalent experience, in public policy, economics, public administration, nutrition, behavioral or social sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience working in food and nutrition policy, with at least 10 years leading technical assistance, policy support, program administration, operations, or policy analysis activities.
• At least 7 years of business development experience, with demonstrated success leading federal and state proposals, developing client relationships, and generating new opportunities.
• Strong, established professional relationships across the SNAP, food assistance, and human services fields, with demonstrated ability to engage federal and state agencies, program administrators, providers, policy organizations, and other collaborators around emerging issues, new ideas, and potential opportunities for collaboration.
• Deep expertise in SNAP policy and operations, including federal and state roles, state administrative practices, implementation challenges, and opportunities to improve program performance and participant service.
• Demonstrated expertise in SNAP E&T policy and operations, including state program design and administration, federal funding and reporting requirements, workforce and provider partnerships, and strategies to improve participant engagement and employment outcomes.
• Demonstrated success leading complex technical assistance or policy advisory engagements and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to translate complex policy, operational, analytic, and research issues for diverse audiences.
• Strong project and organizational management skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, a state agency administering SNAP, or another state human services agency is highly desirable.
• Experience with other human services programs or providing technical assistance in related policy and program settings is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Direct multidisciplinary teams on complex projects involving implementation support, monitoring, and technical assistance for SNAP, SNAP E&T, and related human services programs.
• Advise federal, state, and other clients on policy and operational challenges and work collaboratively with them to develop practical, innovative, and sustainable solutions.
• Apply rigorous policy, programmatic, and analytic thinking to quantitative and qualitative data to inform policy, implementation, operations, and continuous improvement.
• Author and oversee development of high-quality project and technical products, including reports, memos, technical assistance tools, training materials, and presentations for policy, program, and professional audiences.
• Develop and mentor staff working in SNAP and related human services policy areas and contribute to organizational expertise, knowledge sharing, and staff development.
• Advance Mathematica's external thought leadership through conference presentations, webinars, publications, and other professional activities.
• Shape and execute business development strategy in SNAP, food assistance, and related human services markets, including cultivating client relationships, identifying and developing opportunities, shaping technical approaches, and leading proposals.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 100 percent employee owned (ESOP holdings)
• Financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength
• Independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength
• Coworking spaces where available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal