Hello,
Mathematica Policy Research (MPR), a social policy and research firm headquartered in Princeton, NJ continues to have great job opportunities at the entry level. We are interested in recruitingupcoming graduating students and alumni from your school for multiple positions. We currently have a Research Assistant/Programmer, Program Associate (Govt. Operations), Statistical Assistant, Survey Associate, Junior Healthcare Research Programmer in multiple office locations (Princeton, NJ; Washington, DC; Cambridge, MA; Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL and Oakland, CA).
Attached are the job notices which details the positions further and a direct URL to apply. Please review and distribute to your students and alumni accordingly. We will be reviewing applications over the next few weeks, so please encourage students and alumni that are interested in the positions to apply quickly. I have also provided a link to each position below. Survey Associate: https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/princeton/survey-associate/727/4175386 Research Assistant/Programmer: https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/princeton/research-assistant-programmer/727/4171666 Program Associate (Govt. Operations): https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/princeton/program-associate-government-operations/727/4135377 Junior Healthcare Research Programmer: https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/ann-arbor/junior-healthcare-research-programmer/727/4114239 Statistical Assistant: https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/washington/statistical-assistant/727/4162954 Thanks for your time and assistance. Rachel Galiber
Rachel Galiber Human Resources Associate Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. P.O. Box 2393 Princeton, NJ 08543 phone: (609) 275-2308 fax: (609) 799-4394
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DECEMBER 2015
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Research Assistant/Programmer
Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on disability, early childhood,
education, family support, health, labor, nutrition, and international issues. Our mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the
highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal, state, and local
government agencies, as well as private foundations.
We currently have openings for Research Assistant/Programmers in the Human Services business unit. As a Research
Assistant/Programmer, you will be part of our research team in either our Princeton, NJ, Cambridge, MA, Chicago, IL, Oakland, CA,
or Washington, DC office locations. We offer employees a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a
comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership. We provide generous paid time off and in some
locations an on-site fitness center.
We are seeking Research Assistant/Programmers to perform tasks in the following areas:
Programming:
Write programs in SAS or Stata to extract, clean, and format data and to create variables for use in analyses
Construct datasets and prepare data files from survey instruments
Produce descriptive statistics
Perform statistical analyses of data
Prepare tables and graphs based on data analyses
Interpret data outputs and articulate findings to researchers
Research:
Assist with writing reports and memos
Conduct site visits
Conduct interviews with organizations and study participants
Assist with any other project activities as needed
Project Management:
Track financial progress of projects using Excel
Prepare monthly assessment reports
Assist with budgeting and contract proposals
Position Requirements
Strong educational background and a BA/BS in relevant field (economics, public policy, sociology, statistics, mathematics, or
political science)
0 - 2 years of programming experience in a professional or academic environment using SAS, Stata, R, Python or a similar
language. ArcGIS experience is a plus.
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) If possible, please submit a short
programming code sample (SAS, Stata, R, or Python). You will be asked to attach these materials during the online application process.
The direct apply URL for this position is:
https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/princeton/research-assistant-programmer/727/4171666
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Research Assistant/Programmer
HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit Mathematica’s career opportunities website at: http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/
2. Select the “Search Jobs and Apply” link from the top-right navigation bar, then follow the directions to search available positions by position title, location(s), and/ or functional area(s).
3. When a position of interest is selected, click “Apply Now” and begin creating your application.
o A resume will be a required document that must be attached to
complete the online application process. o Many of our positions require additional supporting documents
(for example, transcripts, writing samples, references, or letters of recommendation). Please review the posting carefully to determine what supporting documents are required for the position to which you would like to apply.
o There is a maximum file size of 2000 KB for any file uploaded to Mathematica’s online application system.
o Transcripts can be unofficial.
4. You can review the status of your application by logging into the system with the unique user name and password created during the application process.
General questions: Inquiries about working at Mathematica, employment,
positions, and the online application system should be sent to the HR mailbox at [email protected]
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As an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer, we strongly encourage applicants of
all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Survey Associates
Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on disability, early childhood,
education, family support, health, labor, nutrition, and international issues. Our mission is to improve public well-being by
bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include
federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations.
We currently have openings for Survey Associates in the following office locations: Princeton, NJ, Washington, DC, and
Oakland, CA. As a Survey Associate, you would join our staff of research professionals who conduct a wide range of research
projects. We offer our employees a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, generous paid time off, a comprehensive benefits package, and the advantages of employee ownership.
Duties of the position:
Provide support to project leadership by developing project materials
Assist in designing and testing data collection instruments and protocols
Prepare training materials and assist with project training sessions
Assist with quality control and monitoring of data collection
Participate in data collection activities including survey administration, cognitive interviews, in-depth interviews,
site visits, focus groups, classroom observations, or educational testing
Assist in research activities, including organizing webinars and technical expert meetings, taking meeting notes,
drafting sections for deliverables, providing technical assistance to sites, testing programmed instruments, and
cleaning and coding data
Create and maintain spreadsheets using Microsoft Project or Excel
Monitor project expenditures and prepare monthly project reports
Some travel is required
Qualifications of successful candidates include:
A Bachelor's degree in a social science, public policy, health policy or administration, education, or related
discipline or equivalent experience
Academic or job-related experience conducting data collection and/or research in health or human services fields is
highly desired
Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and work on multiple projects
Strong written and oral communication skills
Desire and ability to work as part of a research team
Accuracy with work, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail
Academic or job-related experience using Word, Excel, or Microsoft Project
Experience with quantitative or qualitative analytic software such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, NVivo, or ATLAS.ti is
highly desired
Spanish, French, or other language fluency a plus
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and undergraduate transcripts (unofficial are acceptable). You will be asked to attach
these materials during the online application process. The direct apply URL for this position is:
https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/princeton/survey-associate/727/4175386
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Survey Associates
HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit Mathematica’s career opportunities website at: http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/
2. Select the “Search Jobs and Apply” link from the top-right navigation bar, then follow the directions to search available positions by position title, location(s), and/ or functional area(s).
3. When a position of interest is selected, click “Apply Now” and begin creating your application.
o A resume will be a required document that must be attached to
complete the online application process. o Many of our positions require additional supporting documents
(for example, transcripts, writing samples, references, or letters of recommendation). Please review the posting carefully to determine what supporting documents are required for the position to which you would like to apply.
o There is a maximum file size of 2000 KB for any file uploaded to Mathematica’s online application system.
o Transcripts can be unofficial.
4. You can review the status of your application by logging into the system with the unique user name and password created during the application process.
General questions: Inquiries about working at Mathematica, employment,
positions, and the online application system should be sent to the HR mailbox at [email protected]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
As an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer, we strongly encourage applicants of
all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Program Associate (Government Operations)
Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on disability, early childhood,
education, family support, health, labor, nutrition, and international issues. Our mission is to improve public well-being by bringing the
highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal, state, and local
government agencies, as well as private foundations.
We currently have an opening for a Program Associate in the Human Services business unit in our Princeton, NJ office. We provide
public sector consulting services, government program analysis and operational support, information technology (IT) security oversight,
federal/procurement and contract administration support, IT project management, and data analysis. We offer employees a stimulating,
team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee
ownership. We provide generous paid time off and in some locations an on-site fitness center.
This is not a programming, research, or systems engineering position.
Duties of the position:
Assists the lead Senior Security Auditor in the oversight and monitoring activities of a large scale IT processing system
including, but not limited to, the analysis and compliance of new federal security guidance and regulations, the review of third
party vendor security and non-security related deliverables, physical site evaluations, maintaining up-to-date status of security
items in government web applications, implementing a plan for recertification and reauthorization activities of the IT system, and
ad hoc system security activities as needed.
Actively participates in sessions and meetings with stakeholders including technical staff, Government staff, and third party
vendors. Troubleshoots day-to-day issues related to security requirements.
Provides weekly updates and briefings to Government’s security lead using graphics and easy to reference illustrations.
Coordinates review of security deliverables with the project’s security team to ensure quality and timely submissions to the
client.
Supports the project’s testing team to ensure compliance with data and security requirements.
Maintains the project security SharePoint websites, Microsoft Project activities, Excel spreadsheets, and other collaboration
tools.
Assists the Senior Security Auditor with project specific and company system security training programs.
Assists with other technical facets of the program as needed including but not limited to testing, requirements gathering,
developing new requirements for a successor system, and cost benefit analysis of new and/or revised security requirements.
Position Requirements
Strong educational background and a BA/BS in Business, Public Administration/Policy, Operations Research, Economics,
Statistics, Math, Computer Science or other discipline related to Government program operations.
Interest and familiarity with public sector IT cyber security and/or government operations/systems is desirable.
1-3 years experience related to IT security, business analysis, government program operations/IT system.
Experience with (or interest and aptitude in learning) Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Microsoft Project.
Strong organizational and communication skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
Willingness to travel.
Due to the requirements of our contract with our federal government client, applicants must be a US Citizenship or permanent
resident and successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance.
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial are acceptable). You will be asked to attach these materials during the
online application process. The direct apply URL for this position is:
https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/princeton/program-associate-government-operations/727/4135377
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Program Associate (Government Operations)
HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit Mathematica’s career opportunities website at: http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/
2. Select the “Search Jobs and Apply” link from the top-right navigation bar, then follow the directions to search available positions by position title, location(s), and/ or functional area(s).
3. When a position of interest is selected, click “Apply Now” and begin creating your application.
o A resume will be a required document that must be attached to
complete the online application process. o Many of our positions require additional supporting documents
(for example, transcripts, writing samples, references, or letters of recommendation). Please review the posting carefully to determine what supporting documents are required for the position to which you would like to apply.
o There is a maximum file size of 2000 KB for any file uploaded to Mathematica’s online application system.
o Transcripts can be unofficial.
4. You can review the status of your application by logging into the system with the unique user name and password created during the application process.
General questions: Inquiries about working at Mathematica, employment,
positions, and the online application system should be sent to the HR mailbox at [email protected]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
As an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer, we strongly encourage applicants of
all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Statistical Assistant
Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on disability, early
childhood, education, family support, health, labor, nutrition, and international issues. Our mission is to improve public
well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations.
We are looking for an entry-level statistical assistant in our Washington D.C. office. Assistants support all statistical
activities including survey sampling, data analysis, and project management. The contributions of our statistical assistants
underpin our company's core offerings in program evaluation and data analytics, which yield crucial evidence and information for policy and decision makers.
Mathematica offers our employees a stimulating, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a
comprehensive benefits package. We provide generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and an on-site fitness center.
Responsibilities:
Statistical assistants contribute throughout the course of a project on the following:
Perform literature searches, reviews, and abstract articles
Compile and track datasets
Perform data analyses during R, SAS, or Stata
Summarize results using descriptive statistics, tables, and data visualizations
Assist with writing reports and memos
Position Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with an excellent academic record, including courses in statistics, economics, mathematics, social science, or computer science
Academic or work experience performing data analysis using a statistical computer package, including R, SAS, or Stata
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a dynamic, interdisciplinary teams
Please attach your cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial are acceptable). You will be asked to attach these
materials during the online application process. The direct apply URL for this position is:
https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/washington/statistical-assistant/727/4162954
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Statistical Assistant
HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit Mathematica’s career opportunities website at: http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/
2. Select the “Search Jobs and Apply” link from the top-right navigation bar, then follow the directions to search available positions by position title, location(s), and/ or functional area(s).
3. When a position of interest is selected, click “Apply Now” and begin creating your application.
o A resume will be a required document that must be attached to
complete the online application process. o Many of our positions require additional supporting documents
(for example, transcripts, writing samples, references, or letters of recommendation). Please review the posting carefully to determine what supporting documents are required for the position to which you would like to apply.
o There is a maximum file size of 2000 KB for any file uploaded to Mathematica’s online application system.
o Transcripts can be unofficial.
4. You can review the status of your application by logging into the system with the unique user name and password created during the application process.
General questions: Inquiries about working at Mathematica, employment,
positions, and the online application system should be sent to the HR mailbox at [email protected]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
As an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer, we strongly encourage applicants of
all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Junior Healthcare Research Programmer
Mathematica is a nationally recognized research organization that conducts social policy studies on disability,
early childhood, education, family support, health, labor, nutrition, and international issues. Our mission is to
improve public well-being by bringing the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the
work we do for our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private
foundations.
One of the foremost public policy research organizations in the United States, Mathematica Policy Research is
leading the way in providing health care research services to federal agencies, including the Centers for Medicare
& Medicaid Services (CMS).
We are seeking an intellectually curious programmer our various Mathematica locations who is passionate about
using data to answer research questions that influence decision making in U.S. health care policy. Individuals with
an interest in confronting the challenges of processing and manipulating large, complex data sets as well as a
desire to become a subject matter expert in health care data are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
Working with large secondary data sources such as Medicare and Medicaid administrative claims data and
survey data to effectively answer research questions about health care policy
Interpreting requirements and specifications to develop performance measures based on cost and quality of
care for evaluating the effectiveness of numerous health care policies
Using a myriad of data sources to provide a comprehensive and rigorous assessment of the potential of
creative ideas for service delivery and payment models to improve the health outcomes and well-being of
patients, and to reduce spending for Medicare, Medicaid, and other payers
Aptitude for interpreting data outputs and articulating findings to researchers and policymakers
Position Requirements
A bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record in the social sciences (economics, public policy,
sociology, political science, or government) or a related field
0 - 3 years of programming experience in a professional or academic environment using SAS, Stata, R, or
a similar language.
Please attach your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and transcripts (unofficial are acceptable). You will be asked to
attach these materials during the online application process. The direct apply URL for this position is:
https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/job/washington/junior-healthcare-research-programmer/727/4114243
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.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR
Junior Healthcare Research Programmer
HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit Mathematica’s career opportunities website at: http://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/
2. Select the “Search Jobs and Apply” link from the top-right navigation bar, then follow the directions to search available positions by position title, location(s), and/ or functional area(s).
3. When a position of interest is selected, click “Apply Now” and begin creating your application.
o A resume will be a required document that must be attached to
complete the online application process. o Many of our positions require additional supporting documents
(for example, transcripts, writing samples, references, or letters of recommendation). Please review the posting carefully to determine what supporting documents are required for the position to which you would like to apply.
o There is a maximum file size of 2000 KB for any file uploaded to Mathematica’s online application system.
o Transcripts can be unofficial.
4. You can review the status of your application by logging into the system with the unique user name and password created during the application process.
General questions: Inquiries about working at Mathematica, employment,
positions, and the online application system should be sent to the HR mailbox at [email protected]
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
As an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer, we strongly encourage applicants of all racial, ethnic, and cultural groups.