[Hiring] Principal, Advisory Services @Mathematica Inc

Role Description

Mathematica is seeking a senior leader with deep expertise in federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policy, state program operations, and SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T). This individual will lead complex advisory and technical assistance engagements, advise federal and state clients, and help grow Mathematica's SNAP, food assistance, and related human services portfolio.

• Direct multidisciplinary teams and develop practical, evidence-informed solutions to clients' most challenging policy and operational problems.
• Combine deep subject-matter expertise with strong project, client, staff, and business development leadership.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree, or equivalent experience, in public policy, economics, public administration, nutrition, behavioral or social sciences, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of experience working in food and nutrition policy, with at least 10 years leading technical assistance, policy support, program administration, operations, or policy analysis activities.
• At least 7 years of business development experience, with demonstrated success leading federal and state proposals, developing client relationships, and generating new opportunities.
• Strong, established professional relationships across the SNAP, food assistance, and human services fields.
• Deep expertise in SNAP policy and operations, including federal and state roles, state administrative practices, implementation challenges, and opportunities to improve program performance and participant service.
• Demonstrated expertise in SNAP E&T policy and operations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong project and organizational management skills.
• Experience working at the USDA Food and Nutrition Administration, a state agency administering SNAP, or another state human services agency is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Apply rigorous policy, programmatic, and analytic thinking to quantitative and qualitative data.
• Author and oversee development of high-quality project and technical products.
• Develop and mentor staff working in SNAP and related human services policy areas.
• Advance Mathematica's external thought leadership through various professional activities.
• Shape and execute business development strategy in SNAP, food assistance, and related human services markets.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased with the company’s growth.
• Opportunities to meet up with co-workers in coworking spaces where available.