Mathematica offers its employees a stimulating, pleasant, and team-oriented work environment. In addition to the advantages of employee ownership, it also offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, an on-site fitness center, and three weeks annual vacation. One of the ways Mathematica maintains its position as a leader in the policy research field is by encouraging its staff to further their professional development. The firm supports staff efforts to contribute to professional journals and books, to present papers at conferences, and to testify before congressional committees. Mathematica understands the importance of communicating the results of its studies and actively disseminates its findings.
Individuals work as part of a team under the direction of a senior researcher.
As their experience increases, they take on higher-level duties and greater responsibility, ultimately directing their own project. Promotion potential is excellent. Mathematica is interested in graduates of master's or Ph.D. programs in public policy or a social science as well as individuals with professional experience working in research or related areas. Areas of policy interest included early childhood, health care, education, welfare, employment, and nutrition. Salaries are competitive and vary depending on education and experience.