Ben Parker has a diverse work experience. Ben started their career as a Research Assistant at Carleton College, where they designed and implemented a new longitudinal database for Senior Surveys. Ben also applied non-standard statistical methods for data analysis. Ben then worked as a Research and Development Analyst at Progressive Insurance, where they identified a data error in a credit model and monitored monthly loss performance.
After that, Ben joined Carnegie Mellon University as a Research Assistant, where they analyzed cardiac surgery payment data and assessed hospital competition and the impact of hospital mergers. Ben later worked as an Independent Consultant at MM4Q Healthcare Consulting, where they learned about state healthcare and used Artificial Intelligence methodologies to help employers and state agencies lower healthcare costs.
Ben also had experience in the non-profit sector. Ben worked as a Project Leader at Transparency International, determining the feasibility of constructing risk assessment and early warning systems for government corruption. At FINCA International, they worked as a Project Leader, assessing information loss and value in CRM tools and implementing methodologies for survey evaluation.
In the public sector, Ben served in various roles at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including Chief of Program Analysis and Evaluation and PA&E Team Lead. Ben oversaw the development of data-driven resource requirement models and evaluated the effectiveness of immigration enforcement policies.
Most recently, Ben served as the Director of Strategy and Insight at Universal Service Administrative Co., where they utilized their skills in strategic planning and analysis.
Throughout their career, Ben has demonstrated expertise in data analysis, program evaluation, and strategic planning across various industries and sectors.
Ben Parker obtained a Master of Science degree in Public Policy and Management from Carnegie Mellon University from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations at Carleton College from 2001 to 2005.
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Universal Service Administrative Co. (USAC)
The Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) is dedicated to achieving universal service. This important principle suggests that everyone in the United States deserves accessible, affordable, and pervasive high-speed connectivity. By administering and protecting the integrity of universal service, USAC helps communities across the country to stay connected, schools to better educate, libraries to better serve the public, and health care providers to reach more patients. Universal Service Programs With the guidance of policy created by the FCC, we collect and deliver funding through four programs focused on places where broadband and connectivity needs are critical. These programs serve people in rural, underserved, and difficult-to-reach areas: Schools and Libraries (E-rate), Rural Health Care, Lifeline, and High Cost. Our Culture At USAC, we value integrity, quality, accountability, and innovation. Our open-door policy promotes a collaborative culture. Our diverse and dedicated professionals are brimming with ideas and consistently discovering new ways to meet the needs of our stakeholders. Together, we achieve innovative outcomes. Company Benefits USAC is committed to offering eligible employees competitive benefits and work-life flexibility to meet their financial, health, developmental, and future needs. Our benefits package includes the following: • generous 401(k) contribution • medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance • prescription benefits • flexible spending accounts • tuition and training reimbursement • commuter and parking benefits • a flexible work schedule • paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave • pet insurance