Research Associate - Global Division (Remote Eligible)

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 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 companys 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: .

Mathematica is looking for a highly motivated and skilled research associate to support anticipated evaluations. 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 writing, research and analytical skills, a passion for international development, and a commitment to using data and evidence to drive change.

Important Employment Information:

As we develop our business and generate work, we are hiring for this skill set, however, if an offer is extended it will be contingent upon the successful award of work. This role will be full-time, and you will be a regular employee of Mathematica. If you are contacted by our Talent Acquisition team, you will receive more information and details about this process.

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
• 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)
• Supporting quantitative and/or qualitative analyses, including reviewing, organizing, cleaning, and analyzing data in Stata, R, or NVivo;
• Producing high-quality visuals (static and interactive) to be used in a range of deliverables
• Writing sections of reports, briefs, memos, presentations, and other research and policy documents
• 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 and project financial reporting as needed

Position Requirements:

• Bachelors degree and three years of program evaluation work experience OR Master's degree and two years of program evaluation work experience in the social sciences, international relations, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing formal reports in English as part of evaluation, research, or technical work experience.
• Fluency in French, Portuguese or Spanish
• Experience with qualitative research, including conducting key informant interviews or leading focus groups, coding or analyzing qualitative data, especially using NVivo, and summarizing findings.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
• Excellent management and organizational skills, especially an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Statistical programming skills (in Stata or R)
• Experience analyzing survey data or large secondary datasets
• Experience conducting fieldwork in a low- or middle-income country setting
• Experience in program monitoring, evaluation, and/or learning
• Familiarity with GIS workflows and software and/or experience using GIS in a non-classroom setting

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.