Health Policy Analyst

**Start Date: Spring / Summer 2012**
Mathematica Policy Research (MPR) is a nationally recognized, nonpartisan firm that conducts domestic social policy research on health care, welfare, education, labor, and related topics. MPR'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.

Mathematica is inviting health analysts to join us in conducting significant studies in health policy. Our current work includes studying recent changes in the Medicare program, effectiveness of disease management programs, implementation of the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), quality of care in publicly-sponsored insurance programs, approaches to expanding health insurance coverage for the uninsured, and chronic disease prevention and health promotion programs.

As a health analyst, you would join our staff of approximately 70 health research professionals, which includes doctoral level (Ph.D., D.Sc., or Dr.P.H.) and physician researchers in the fields of public health, public policy, behavioral or social sciences, and economics, as well as MPH and other master's-level analysts. We offer our employees a stimulating team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of employee ownership.
Health Analysts participate in key project activities including:
- Conducting site visits to assess the operations and costs of state, federal, and local health care programs
- Conducting literature reviews
- Performing quantitative analyses with large databases to determine program outcomes or conduct policy simulations
- Writing chapters of analytic reports and proposals for new projects
- Track financial progress of projects using Excel; prepare reports for monthly project reviews; assist with budget revisions and contract proposals
- Master's degree in public policy, public health, economics, statistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience in a clinical field
- Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Working knowledge of current policy issues in one or more of the following areas: managed care, public health infrastructure, state health policy, health care reimbursement issues, mental health/substance abuse, maternal and child health, disability, long-term care, or other relevant areas
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Work experience with state or federal government, a foundation, a policy research organization, or a health care program is desirable