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. 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. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance
We are seeking a self-starting tech enthusiast to lead business development and client management efforts for our Health Data Innovation Lab (The Lab). This position is responsible for delivering impactful solutions to internal partners and external clients. They will provide leadership to all practice areas in Health by contributing to strategy and implementing solutions for service delivery execution and growth.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of solutions to execution of prototype, ensuring they are user-friendly and market relevant
- Articulate highly conceptual data ideas and transform them into exceptional user experiences
- Describe complex problems and turn challenges into solutions that disrupt conventional design
- Incorporate new design trends and emerging technologies into the design process where appropriate.
- Communicate design decisions and trade-offs effectively to stakeholders.
- Work with our research teams during usability testing and user research studies to gather insights on designs and ensure the solutions developed meet customer needs.
- Work with design guidelines, style guides, and design systems to ensure our solutions adhere to standards.
- Translate design research and requirements into mockups and clickable prototypes using design system components.
- Lead change management efforts to create a continuous innovation culture at Mathematica
- Foster community and collaboration through regular forums for knowledge sharing
- Contribute to strategic planning for HSI, and client areas
- Evaluate internal functions and processes and suggest improvements.
- Work collaboratively across technology and advisory services teams
Requirements
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or another related field
- 5-8 years of health and data delivery experience
- 5+ years of client account management and business development leadership experience
- Experience designing for accessibility and internationalization.
- Deep understanding of user-centric and data design principles
- Track record of delivering well-designed data products from ideation to productization
- Experience as a design leader collaborating with product, engineering, delivery and marketing.
This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $135,000- $160,000. This position is eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance. To apply, please submit a cover letter (optional), resume, code samples, and salary expectations.
STAFFING AGENCIES AND THIRD-PARTY RECRUITERS: Mathematica is not accepting candidates for this role or any technical role from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters. Please do not contact technical or senior staff at Mathematica or share unsolicited resumes. All agency inquiries go through the talent acquisition team and will be routed accordingly.
Staff in our Health or Human Services units will eventually work with some of our largest clients, including the Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) and other agencies. Most staff working on these contracts will be required to complete a successful background investigation including the Questionnaire for Public Trust Position SF-85 (https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85p.pdf). Staff that are unable to successfully undergo the background investigation will need to be able to obtain work outside these contracts. Staff will work with their supervisor to get re-staffed, however if they are unable to do so it may result in employment termination due to lack of work.
Available Locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; 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.
At Mathematica, we understand the importance of building relationships with colleagues. If you’re not located near one of our offices but would like opportunities to meet up with co-workers, we offer coworking spaces where available. Ask your Talent Acquisition partner for more information about this opportunity and whether it’s an option in your area.
Any offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo security clearance as a condition of working on the project. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance. Additionally, if you participate in/complete the application process and are denied, Mathematica may choose to terminate your employment.
Although Mathematica does not require vaccination from COVID-19 as a condition of employment, various projects or agencies may require documentation of vaccination (or an approved exception/accommodation).
We take pride in our employees and in their commitment to excellence. We encourage staff to collaborate in developing creative solutions to difficult problems and to share the responsibility and enjoyment of carrying out complex projects. This collegial spirit has helped us earn our reputation for innovative and high quality work.
One of Mathematica’s core values is a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our work 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—including decisions regarding recruitment, training, compensation, and promotion. We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity.
