Network Development Program Manager

Foodsmart is the leading telenutrition and foodcare solution, backed by a robust network of Registered Dietitians. Our platform is designed to foster healthier food choices, drive lasting behavior change, and deliver long-term health outcomes. Through our highly personalized, digital platform, we guide our 2.2 million members—including those in employer-sponsored health plans, regional and national Medicaid managed care organizations, Medicare Advantage plans, and commercial insurers—on a tailored journey to eating well while saving time and money.

Foodsmart seamlessly integrates dietary assessments and nutrition counseling with online food ordering and cost-effective meal planning for the entire family, optimizing ingredients both at home and on the go. We partner with national and regional retailers across the U.S., many of whom accept SNAP/EBT, making healthier food more accessible. Additionally, we assist members with SNAP enrollment and management, providing tangible access to nutritious food. In 2024, Foodsmart secured a $200 million investment from TPG’s Rise Fund, which supports entrepreneurs dedicated to achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This investment will help us expand our reach, particularly to low-income workers who are disproportionately affected by diet-related diseases. 

At Foodsmart, our mission is to make nutritious food accessible and affordable for everyone, regardless of economic status. We are committed to a set of core values that shape our culture and work environment:

⚖️ Measured: We make data-driven, truth-seeking decisions.

💥 Impactful: We are fueled by achieving our mission and vision.

🙏 Collaborative: We help each other be better and create a positive environment.

📈 Hungry: We maintain a healthy growth mindset, seeking to overcome challenges with courage.

😊 Joyful: We take joy in each other, our work, and the privilege of doing this work.

Whether you're a dietitian, a commercial leader, or a technologist, working at Foodsmart means being part of a team that is passionate, supportive, and driven by a shared purpose. Join us in transforming the way people access and enjoy healthy food.

The Network Development Program Manager is responsible for executing the organization’s provider network development and contracting strategy. This includes designing, expanding, and optimizing the network to support strategic goals in growth, quality, and financial performance. Secondly, this position focuses on aligning network initiatives with relevant healthcare policy trends and contributing to the organization’s policy agenda. 

This role requires expertise in both network contracting strategies and healthcare policy, analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

- Lead the design, expansion, and optimization of the organization’s provider network to achieve strategic goals in growth, quality, and financial performance.

- Manage the end-to-end network application and contracting lifecycle, including initial, application submission, negotiation of terms, and successful contract execution.

- Establish and maintain internal policies and procedures for network management, ensuring full compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

- Facilitate the operational management of network contract activities, including performance reporting, budgeting, and ensuring compliance across the provider base.

- Collaborate with internal teams (Growth, Finance, Legal, Operations, and Clinical) to ensure network contracts and initiatives are effectively implemented and communicated.

- Support project teams and monitor contractor or consultant performance related to network expansion and development projects.

- Monitor legislative, regulatory, and industry trends to proactively inform and adjust the organization’s network strategy and business objectives.

- Lead detailed reviews of regulatory and market changes, providing leadership with timely impact summaries, recommendations, and supporting materials.

- Analyze, develop, and advocate for integrated policy and network solutions in alignment with the organization’s strategic direction.

- Draft and disseminate high-quality policy briefs, research papers, and opinion pieces to internal and external stakeholders.

- Represent the organization in public forums, conferences, and working groups to clearly articulate the organization’s network and policy positions.

- Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MPH, MPA, MPP, JD) in public health, health administration, public policy, or a related field preferred.

- 3 - 5+ years of progressive experience in health policy analysis and network contract development.

- Demonstrated expertise in federal and state healthcare policy and familiarity with managed care contracting, value-based payment models, and network development best practices.

- Project or program management experience.

- Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, payers, providers, and advocacy groups.

    - High emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a collaborative orientation.

- Experience with government agencies, legislative bodies, health plans, or provider networks.

- Familiarity with managed care contracting, value-based payment models, and network development best practices.

- Strategic thinker with a track record of advancing organizational goals through policy and network leadership.

✅ 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.