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Mathematica Policy Research (MPR), a social policy and research firm headquartered in Princeton, NJ continues to have great job opportunities. We are interested in recruiting upcoming graduates and/or alumni from your school for our Health Research Analyst position open in our Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Oakland, CA; Ann Arbor, MI and Chicago, IL offices.

Attached are the job notice which details the position further (a direct URL to apply online is included). Please review and distribute to your students and alumni accordingly. We will be reviewing applications in the upcoming weeks, so please encourage any students and alumni that are interested in the position to apply quickly. I have also provided a short description below of the position. Mathematica Policy Research is a nationally recognized, nonpartisan firm that conducts social policy research on health, education, family support, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica’s mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear in our work for our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies and private foundations.

We are inviting research analysts with experience in Medicaid policy to join us in conducting studies on domestic health policy and providing technical assistance to state and federal health agencies. Our current work includes a wide range of health policy topics in care delivery and financing, quality measures, and health systems change. Among other projects, we are studying the effects of multipayer delivery system innovations on health care access, quality, and costs; designing and implementing cutting-edge methods to measure service utilization and quality of care in support of value-based payment reforms; assessing the quality of care in publicly sponsored insurance and local health programs; and designing efficient and effective payment models and delivery systems to meet diverse needs.

As a health analyst, you would join our staff of over 250 health research professionals with doctoral or master’s degrees and years of substantive experience in public policy, behavioral and social sciences, economics, and public health. We offer a stimulating, team-oriented work environment; competitive salaries; a comprehensive benefits package; and the advantages of employee ownership.

Health analysts work on several projects at a time and are matched to projects that suit their interests and skills, and offer opportunities for professional growth. They participate in key project activities, which vary by project and may include:

Assisting with quantitative analyses using large databases to determine program outcomes or to conduct policy simulations Providing technical assistance to state and federal health agencies or health care providers (for example, by designing webinars or responding to helpdesk questions) Conducting interviews or site visits to assess the operations and costs of state, federal, and local health care programs Assisting with qualitative analyses based on interviews, site visits, or other qualitative data collections Reviewing the literature on current health policy topics Writing client memos, issue briefs, chapters of analytic reports, and proposals for new projects Tracking the financial progress of projects using Excel, preparing reports for monthly project reviews, and assisting with budget revisions and contract proposals

https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/princeton/health-research-analyst/727/3008017 Thanks for your time and assistance. Rachel Galiber

Rachel Galiber Human Resources Associate Mathematica Policy Research, Inc.

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Mathematica Policy Research is a nationally recognized, nonpartisan firm that conducts social policy research on health, education, family support, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica’s mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear in our work for our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies and private foundations.

We are inviting research analysts with experience in Medicaid policy to join us in conducting studies on domestic health policy and providing technical assistance to state and federal health agencies. Our current work includes a wide range of health policy topics in care delivery and financing, quality measures, and health systems change. Among other projects, we are studying the effects of multipayer delivery system innovations on health care access, quality, and costs; designing and implementing cutting-edge methods to measure service utilization and quality of care in support of value-based payment reforms; assessing the quality of care in publicly sponsored insurance and local health programs; and designing efficient and effective payment models and delivery systems to meet diverse needs.

As a health analyst, you would join our staff of over 250 health research professionals with doctoral or master’s degrees and years of substantive experience in public policy, behavioral and social sciences, economics, and public health. We offer a stimulating, team-oriented work environment; competitive salaries; a comprehensive benefits package; and the advantages of employee ownership.

Health analysts work on several projects at a time and are matched to projects that suit their interests and skills, and offer opportunities for professional growth. They participate in key project activities, which vary by project and may include:

Assisting with quantitative analyses using large databases to determine program outcomes or to conduct policy simulations

Providing technical assistance to state and federal health agencies or health care providers (for example, by designing webinars or responding to helpdesk questions)

Conducting interviews or site visits to assess the operations and costs of state, federal, and local health care programs

Assisting with qualitative analyses based on interviews, site visits, or other qualitative data collections

Reviewing the literature on current health policy topics

Writing client memos, issue briefs, chapters of analytic reports, and proposals for new projects

Tracking the financial progress of projects using Excel, preparing reports for monthly project reviews, and assisting with budget revisions and contract proposals

Qualifications of successful candidates include:

Master’s degree in public policy, economics, statistics, public health, a social science, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a clinical field

Strong analytic skills, including knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative research methods

Working knowledge of current health policy issues relevant to Medicaid, including one or more of the following areas: expansions in Affordable Care Act coverage, Medicaid-Medicare dual eligibles, long-term care services and supports, behavioral health, managed care and other alternative payment models, and maternal and child health

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work experience with a state or federal government, a foundation, a policy research organization, or a health care program is desirable

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