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

We currently have openings for Project Associates in the Human Services Unit. The Human Services Unit delivers a range of research, data collection, technical assistance, and operational activities that support evidence-based decision making in areas such as education, early childhood, labor, family support, and nutrition.

Project Associates, help manage and support projects throughout the Human Services Unit. While Project Associates may engage in research activities, such as conducting interviews and performing literature reviews, this role is not a research, programming, or systems engineering position. Rather, Project Associates contribute to the efficient and successful operations of projects, both internal and external, and draw on their problem-solving abilities, interpersonal skills, organizational aptitude, and policy content knowledge to plan, manage, and close out complex projects. Project Associates work closely with project directors and task leaders to meet project objectives while remaining on schedule and on budget.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Manage projects by developing and tracking components of project operations including schedules, finances, and logistics
• Evaluate operational components of projects and programs and outline risks, options, and solutions for action by senior staff members or client agencies
• Record, monitor, and analyze project expenditures. Related work includes monitoring subcontractor expenses and invoicing, conducting cost analyses, and forecasting project costs
• Serve as a liaison among technical project staff, researchers, internal business departments, external consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives to successfully execute project work
• Ensure project adherence to data privacy and security requirements and other contractual stipulations
• Develop and maintain SharePoint websites, Microsoft Project schedules, Excel spreadsheets, and other collaboration tools
• Coordinate and conduct qualitative research tasks, including supporting literature reviews, conducting qualitative interviews, and organizing and taking notes for large panel meetings
• Communicates effectively with key stakeholders such as technical project staff, researchers, internal business departments, external consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives to successfully execute project work

Position Requirements:

• Strong educational background and a BA/BS in relevant field (Public Policy, Business, Management, Operations, Economics, Political Science, or Social Science)
• 1-3 years' experience related to business analysis, government program operations, consulting, research, data analysis, or other relevant employment
• Interest in project management and/or evaluating government programs for quality, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and technological innovation
• Experience with (or interest and aptitude in learning) Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Project
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and work in a multi-disciplinary team setting
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities, and work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

One of Mathematica's core values is a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our research is more robust because it is informed by a variety of diverse perspectives, and our mission to improve societal well-being is strengthened by a greater understanding of issues and challenges facing the populations we serve. Mathematica's ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion is woven into our everyday actions, policies, and practices. We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We offer Employee Resources Groups on a variety of topics, local diversity and inclusion activities in each office, and a Diversity council.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts (unofficial are okay), a short writing sample, and salary requirements. You will be asked to attach these materials during the online application process.

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $50,000-$65,000.

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

In accordance with Executive Order 14042 and its implementing guidelines, all Mathematica employees must provide documentation that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or obtain an accommodation through Human Resources by providing documentation from a licensed health care provider that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a disability (which would include medical conditions) or provide an attestation that they are entitled to an accommodation because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

All of our offices are currently closed, but we will consider candidates to work from any of the below locations, including the option to work remotely at another location within the U.S. Within the application, you will be asked to identify your top location choice(s). When responding, please consider your future preferred location(s).

Available locations: Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; Remote

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.