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Foodsmart

Staff Data Scientist, Supply & Demand

Foodsmart, California, Missouri, United States, 65018

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Foodsmart is the leading telenutrition and foodcare solution, backed by a robust network of Registered Dietitians. Our platform guides our 2.2 million members on a tailored journey to eating well while saving time and money, serving members in employer-sponsored health plans, Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicare Advantage plans, and commercial insurers. Foodsmart integrates dietary assessments and nutrition counseling with online food ordering and cost-effective meal planning for the whole family. We partner with national and regional retailers across the U.S., many of whom accept SNAP/EBT, making healthier food more accessible. We assist members with SNAP enrollment and management and provide tangible access to nutritious food. In 2024, Foodsmart secured a $200 million investment from TPG’s Rise Fund to expand our reach, including to low-income workers disproportionately affected by diet-related diseases. Our mission is to make nutritious food accessible and affordable for everyone. We are guided by core values: Measured, Impactful, Collaborative, Hungry, and Joyful. Whether you're a dietitian, a commercial leader, or a technologist, being part of Foodsmart means joining a team that is passionate, supportive, and driven by a shared purpose. Join us in transforming how people access and enjoy healthy food. About the role

We are seeking a Staff Data Scientist to balance our marketplace of Registered Dietitian capacity (Supply) and patient appointments (Demand). This foundational, high-impact role reports to the VP of Analytics & Data Science and offers an opportunity to build data products that influence marketing strategy, financial models, operational efficiency, and the provider hiring roadmap. You will have autonomy to own this domain from the ground up, starting with foundational modeling to provide immediate executive-level visibility and evolving toward a fully automated, predictive system in partnership with our Engineering team. You will

Develop and own the foundational models for our two-sided marketplace, focusing on the interplay of patient demand and RD supply. Build, deploy, and own the company’s core Supply & Demand models, delivering a leadership dashboard to drive decisions on marketing focus and RD recruiting. Partner with the FP&A team to provide core models that inform revenue and forecasting processes. Utilize techniques like Monte Carlo simulation, time-series forecasting, and mixed-integer programming to model complex scenarios and recommend optimal strategies. Develop and own an end-to-end demand forecasting and workforce planning model that integrates marketable lives, marketing conversion dynamics, RD state licensure requirements, and supply constraints to optimize RD staffing and scheduling. Collaborate with engineering to productionalize models, ensuring scalability and system integration. Partner with leadership across Marketing, Finance, and Clinical Operations to translate insights into strategic decisions. Serve as a subject matter expert on marketplace dynamics and communicate complex findings to executives. You are

An expert in marketplace dynamics, passionate about elegant mathematical representations of complex business operations. A "0-to-1" builder who thrives with ambiguity and creates foundational solutions with balanced speed and complexity. A strategic partner who can translate business problems into a technical roadmap and influence senior leaders. A pragmatic, results-oriented scientist who prioritizes delivering business value quickly and iterating toward robust long-term solutions. You have

Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative or technical field; Master’s degree is a plus. 8+ years of data science experience with a proven track record solving complex marketplace, supply chain, or logistics problems. Expert-level proficiency in Python (pandas, scikit-learn, PuLP, etc.) and SQL. Hands-on experience with dbt for data modeling and BI dashboard development. Understanding of FP&A revenue modeling and strong Excel skills. Deep expertise in predictive modeling, optimization techniques, and measuring impact. Experience in a strategic data science role with foundational analysis, operational reporting, and production model development. Experience partnering with engineering to deploy models into production (AWS SageMaker experience is a plus). Excellent communication skills for distilling complex models into actionable executive recommendations. Salary

$160,000 - $180,000 a year, plus bonus. Role: Staff Data Scientist (IC 5) | Location: Remote, US | Base Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 Our salary ranges reflect role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by location, skills, experience, and training. Benefits and equal opportunity

Remote-First Company Unlimited PTO Flexible & remote location Healthcare Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) 401k, bonus, & stock options Registered Dietitian Sessions Wellness reimbursement Foodsmart is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class.

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