Advisory Services Analyst, SNAP and SNAP E&T (Remote Eligible)

About the position

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 using data science and analytics. 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. Read more about our benefits here: Benefits at a Glance.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to multidisciplinary project teams and take ownership of assigned tasks and workstreams.
  • Analyze SNAP and SNAP E&T policies, program requirements, implementation approaches, and operational challenges and translate findings into practical recommendations.
  • Collect, analyze, interpret, and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information.
  • Support technical assistance and advisory engagements with federal, state, and local agencies, workforce partners, service providers, and other organizations through activities such as needs assessment, research, development of tools and resources, facilitation, training, and responses to policy and programmatic questions.
  • Draft clear, high-quality client deliverables, including memos, briefs, reports, case studies, presentations, technical documentation, proposals, and implementation tools.
  • Communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical audiences and collaborate with colleagues across disciplines.
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues from multiple disciplines and, as experience grows, lead defined tasks or workstreams with guidance from project leadership.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, economics, nutrition, behavioral or social sciences, statistics, public health, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
  • At least 2 years of relevant professional experience, including experience with SNAP and SNAP E&T policy, program administration, operations, technical assistance, research, data analysis, or program improvement.
  • Working knowledge of SNAP and SNAP E&T policy and program operations as described above.
  • Experience conducting policy or program analysis, research, technical assistance, program implementation, or program operations in nutrition assistance, human services, workforce development, or a related field.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to develop clear, concise materials for diverse audiences.
  • Strong collaboration, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

  • Prior experience in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), particularly SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T).
  • Experience in SNAP policy, program operations, SNAP E&T administration, workforce or provider partnerships, technical assistance, research, data analysis, and program improvement.

Benefits

  • Competitive salaries
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • 100 percent employee owned (ESOP holdings)
  • Coworking spaces where available
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