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Mathematica is searching for a Medicaid Financial Data Analyst with interest in Medicaid policy and programs at either the state or federal level to support current and emerging analytics work. The Medicaid Financial Data Analyst will likely be connected to 1-3 projects at a time, with many projects requiring work with multidisciplinary teams and direct client contact. Projects may span across several policy and programmatic areas: Medicaid enrollment, managed care programs, value-based purchasing and alternative payment models, long-term services and supports, measures of delivery and quality of services for beneficiaries, and outcomes of innovative programs and policies.

Across all projects, the Medicaid Financial Data Analyst is expected to:

• Lead or participate actively and thoughtfully in project teams that work on the financial impact and sustainability of Medicaid policies and programs
• Apply rigorous analytic thinking to the collection, analysis, and interpretation of quantitative data
• Develop expertise in Medicaid data, policy, and programmatic areas

Specific Project Activities May Include

• Assisting with quantitative analyses using Medicaid enrollment, claims/encounter, financial and program data to support program monitoring, improvement, or evaluation
• Participating in decisions regarding analysis design and methodology
• Reviewing policy, program, and/or data documentation to develop technical specifications for analyses
• Working with developers to compile and analyze data
• Investigating data to identify data quality issues, patterns, or other findings
• Translating analysis findings into actionable information to support clients in making data-driven decisions regarding Medicaid policies and programs
• Providing technical assistance to federal and state Medicaid stakeholders to support the implementation of data collection, monitoring, and reporting programs

Authoring client memos, technical assistance tools, issue briefs, chapters of analytic reports, user manuals, and webinar presentations summarizing findings

Position Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in data analytics, public policy, economics, statistics, finance, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience in a financial analyst, actuarial, auditing, or similar role
• Experience conducting quantitative analysis work in a health setting, with experience in Medicaid preferred
• Strong foundation in quantitative analysis, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and high attention to detail
• Familiarity with Medicaid enrollment, claims, financial, or program data is preferred
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to write clear and concise policy and/or technical memos and documents for diverse stakeholder audiences including program administrators and policymakers
• Demonstrated ability to work on multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to manage multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadlines

Please submit a cover letter and resume. Writing samples are helpful, but not necessary. You will be asked to attach these materials during the online application process. Please click the "Apply Now" icon after the position description to attach your documents.