John Sullivan
About John Sullivan
John Sullivan serves as the Director of Pricing at Mathematica Policy Research, a position he has held since 2018. With a background in accounting and public administration, he has extensive experience in project support and pricing strategies within the organization.
Current Role at Mathematica
John Sullivan serves as the Director of Pricing at Mathematica Policy Research, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees the development of pricing strategies and ensures compliance with client regulations and internal policies. He leads a team that is responsible for creating budgets and business proposals, focusing on competitive pricing strategies. Sullivan also collaborates with finance, contracts, and business development teams to evaluate pricing and estimating approaches.
Previous Experience at Mathematica
Prior to his current role, John Sullivan worked at Mathematica Policy Research for a total of 17 years in various capacities. He served as the Manager of Project Support from 2001 to 2006, and as the Director of Proposal and Project Support from 2006 to 2018. During these years, he developed quality control procedures and conducted risk assessments to ensure the viability of project opportunities.
Early Career in Public Sector
John Sullivan began his career in the public sector, working as an Accountant at the New York City Police Department from 1989 to 1992. He also held the position of Associate Accountant at the same department from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, he worked as a City Planner for the New York City Department of Transportation for one year in 1996. These roles provided him with foundational experience in financial management and urban planning.
Educational Background
John Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Francis College, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Public Administration at NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, completing his studies from 1994 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in pricing strategy and project management.