JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Mathematica, Inc.
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: I1 -- Health
Keywords:
Causal Inference
Program Evaluation
Policy Research
Health Economics
Health Policy
Public Health
Healthcare
Disability Policy
Health Services Research
Applied Econometrics
Statistical Analysis
Econometric Analysis
Study Design
Observational Studies
Quasi-Experimental Methods
Data Science
Data Analytics
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Healthcare Claims Data
Electronic Health Records
Survey Data
Medicare
Medicaid
Social Security
Behavioral Health
Mental Health
Substance Use
Federal Health Policy
State Health Policy
R
Python
Stata
Artificial Intelligence
Large Language Models
Research Communication
Policy Analysis
Full Text of JOE Listing:
Mathematica is hiring researchers with expertise in quantitative research methods, causal inference, and policy research to conduct studies and support program evaluation in the areas of public health, healthcare, and disability.
The researchers will support project teams in the planning and execution of rigorous, data-driven research projects for clients such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Social Security Administration, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and more, leading health foundations, and numerous state and local agencies and commercial clients.
Responsibilities and expectations:
Collaborate with senior staff in a multidisciplinary environment to apply rigorous quantitative research methods, including study design, causal inference, data management, and statistical and econometric analysis for describing or evaluating programs and policies
Draft reports, present findings to policy and professional audiences, and publish in professional journals
Help develop proposals for new research projects
Contribute to the growth, expertise, and institutional knowledge of other research staff
Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. or equivalent
Strong quantitative analytical skills. Training in causal inference methodologies is strongly preferred.
Broad understanding of health policy issues in the United States
Experience using health care and public health data sources is strongly preferred.
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link
- Letters of Reference Instructions Below