Position Description:

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. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance

Mathematica is searching for a researcher to join our industry-leading work in the area of value-based care and payment reform. For this position, we seek an individual with experience designing, implementing, and/or supporting healthcare payment reforms, particularly Federal alternative payment models. In this role, you would participate in and provide oversight for tasks related to performance and payment calculations, production of clinician/hospital-specific reports, and analytics to inform program monitoring and decision making. Example projects include:

• Developing and implementing bundled payment rates and reconciliation payments
• Calculating performance scores and value-based payments for clinicians/hospitals
• Developing and producing clinician/hospital feedback reports
• Developing and refining quality performance scoring approaches

Duties of the position:

• Lead multidisciplinary teams tasked with designing, implementing, and/or providing analytic support for value-based purchasing and payment reform programs, including
  • Using claims data to calculate performance and value-based payments
  • Designing, developing, and producing feedback reports
• Collaborate with federal, state, and other clients and stakeholders through direct interactions and author/review accessible memos, briefs, reports, and presentations
• Serve as subject matter expert for the programs and work with clients to identify and document program requirements
• Translate program requirements into programming specifications
• Contribute to the growth, expertise, and institutional knowledge of other payment reform staff

Position Requirements:

Position requirements:

• PhD (or Master's degree with equivalent experience) in public policy, public administration, public health, sociology, economics, statistics, or a related field
• Three or more years of experience working in health policy or health research
• At least one year working with claims data
• Demonstrated ability to lead activities, manage tasks, and coordinate the work of multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality work to our clients on time
• Strong analytic skills and ability to think critically about issues relating to policy development and implementation. Experience working with Medicare claims data a plus.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to explain observations and findings to diverse stakeholder audiences including program administrators and policymakers
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail as well as the flexibility to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines
• Strong mentorship skills to mentor several junior staff members
• Understanding of Medicare value-based purchasing and alternative payment models

Please submit a cover letter, CV and writing sample that demonstrates your analytic abilities and expertise in health.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary of $85,000-$140,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearances a condition of working on projects. If you work on such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.

Available Locations: Ann Arbor, MI; Cambridge, MA; Princeton, NJ; Oakland, CA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Woodlawn, MD

All Mathematica staff are working remotely right now, but job opportunities are posted with our regular office locations in mind.