Research Analyst, Disability Programs (Remote Eligible)

$70,000 - $95,000/Yr

Mathematica Policy Research - Topeka, KS

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Topeka, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Mathematica is seeking a highly organized Research Analyst to contribute to and support research on programs and policies for individuals with disabilities. This role is integral to a project team, where the Research Analyst will actively participate in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and programs. The position involves facilitating both virtual and in-person meetings to assess participant progress against established milestones, ensuring that the project stays on track and meets its objectives. The Research Analyst will also be responsible for authoring various project documents, including reports, memos, technical assistance tools, issue briefs, and presentations for webinars. In addition to these responsibilities, the Research Analyst will engage in decision-making regarding monitoring design and methodology, reviewing relevant policy, program, and data documentation to develop technical specifications for analyses. The role requires providing logistical and operational support for planning complex projects, managing schedules and finances, and delivering high-quality outputs that align with Mathematica's client objectives. The Research Analyst will compile and track information using spreadsheets and databases, such as Salesforce and Microsoft SharePoint, and report actionable findings to the project team and clients. This position is contingent upon the successful award of work, as the project is currently in the proposal stage. If selected for hire, the anticipated start date is early September 2024, and the role will be full-time, making the candidate a regular employee of Mathematica. The company offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, along with the advantages of being 100 percent employee-owned, which allows employees to benefit financially from the company's growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate virtual and in-person meetings to monitor and assess participant progress against pre-determined milestones.
• Author project reports, memos, technical assistance tools, issue briefs, and webinar presentations.
• Participate in decisions regarding monitoring design and methodology.
• Review policy, program, and/or data documentation to develop technical specifications for analyses.
• Provide logistical and operational support to assist with planning complex and diverse projects and tasks, managing schedules and finances, and executing high quality deliverables.
• Compile and track information in spreadsheets and databases and report action-oriented findings to the project team or clients.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel domestically multiple times per year.
• Willingness to undergo background investigation to obtain public trust security clearance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain observations and findings to diverse stakeholder audiences.
• Strong organizational skills and high level of attention to detail; flexibility to lead and manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Experience with Excel, SharePoint, CRM tools, and/or other collaborative tools such as Atlassian Confluence or Jira.
• Aptitude for proactive problem-solving.
• High level of organization and attention to detail.

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or experience tracking, monitoring, and reporting on projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Financial benefits from ESOP holdings
• Opportunities for remote work.