Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to address complex social challenges and improve well-being around the world. We create and use evidence to help our public and private sector partners improve programs, refine strategies, and advance knowledge. Over the past two decades, we have developed a large portfolio of international development work that spans more than 50 countries across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. Our work provides actionable learning to guide decision-making and improve outcomes in a range of policy areas, including health, agriculture, climate change, energy, education, and workforce development.

Mathematica is looking for highly motivated and skilled Research Associates to join its International Research Unit. Research associates will have the opportunity to generate vital, timely evidence and learning that can help donors, practitioners, and policymakers improve programs, strengthen strategy, and make data-driven decisions. They partner with researchers and other staff to design and execute user-focused evaluations and other measurement and learning efforts that help answer pressing research questions and translate findings into actionable lessons and recommendations.

We seek candidates that will thrive in a collaborative, team-based environment that prioritizes analytical rigor, critical thinking, and a client-centered approach. This role is ideal for individuals with strong research and analytical skills, a passion for international development, and a commitment to using data and evidence to drive change. We are especially interested in candidates with strong statistical programming skills (such as in Stata or R), experience using GIS tools, and/or French language skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting literature reviews, landscape scans, and background research to inform evaluation design, help “connect the dots” between our research and the field, and generate findings that are grounded in context and build on what is known
• Supporting quantitative and/or qualitative analyses, including reviewing, organizing, cleaning, and analyzing data in Stata, R, or NVivo; this might also include the application of innovative methods including remote sensing and machine learning
• Producing high-quality visuals (static and interactive) to be used in a range of deliverables
• Assisting in writing sections of reports, briefs, memos, presentations, and other research and policy documents
• Developing survey instruments, focus group discussion guides, and in-depth interview guides for a variety of stakeholders, from the ultimate beneficiaries of the programs we evaluate (such as students and farmers), to those participating in and implementing these programs on the ground (such as teachers and agricultural extension workers), to those overseeing these programs (such as development partner staff and government officials)
• Providing support to project teams including developing meeting minutes, organizing documents, and tracking progress of deliverables
• Serving as a liaison among technical project staff, researchers, internal business departments, external consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives
• Managing proposals as needed

Position Requirements:

Available locations: Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ; Cambridge, MA; Woodlawn, MD; Chicago, IL; Ann Arbor, MI; Oakland, CA; Seattle, WA; Remote

All candidates that apply by March 10, 2023 will receive full consideration. This position offers an anticipated base salary of $50,000 - $60,000 annually. This position may be eligible for an annual bonus based on company and individual performance.

In accordance with Executive Order 14042 and its implementing guidelines, all Mathematica employees must provide documentation that they have been fully vaccinated or obtain an accommodation through Human Resources by providing documentation from a licensed health care provider that they are unable to be vaccinated against COVID-19 because of a disability (which would include medical conditions) or provide an attestation that they are entitled to an accommodation because of a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or 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.

Additional Information:
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. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance.

One of Mathematica’s core values is a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our research 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. We are dedicated to maintaining a work environment in which everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We offer Employee Resources Groups on a variety of topics, local diversity and inclusion activities in each office, and a Diversity council.