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

We are seeking a dynamic and self-starting Business/Pricing Associate to join the pricing team. As an integral member of the team, you will play an important role in ensuring production of high-quality proposals that contributes to Mathematica’s success in engaging meaningful work. To that end, we are looking for someone to fill this entry-level position and who is ready to take on the following responsibilities:

• Develop and revise budgets involving use of Microsoft Excel formulas in developing multiple spreadsheet models
• Prepare business proposals in response to requests for proposals (RFPs), grants, and other solicitations for government and private sector clients
• Collaborate with the proposal director and key proposal team members on various aspects of pricing/budgeting as well as business/cost proposal preparation
• Communicate with prospective subcontractors to ensure timely receipt of accurate and complete business proposal information
• Facilitate final assembly, production, and delivery of proposals
• Assist with implementing the pricing team’s strategic initiatives to ensure continuous process improvement

Position Requirements:

Successful candidates must have:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, liberal arts, or related field
• Experience using Microsoft Excel to manipulate data
• At least one year of work and/or internship experience in an office environment preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• A keen eye to details
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• The ability to handle multiple priorities, sometimes simultaneously, under deadline pressure
• The flexibility to work overtime as needed

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $55,000-$65,000.

Various federal agencies with whom we contract require that staff successfully undergo a background investigation or security clearance as a condition of working on certain projects. If you are assigned to such a project, you will be required to obtain the requisite security clearance.

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.

This position is eligible for remote work. Candidates also can work hybrid from one of our locations listed below.

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