Full-Time
Principal Data Analyst
Mom's Meals
1,001-5,000 employees
Home-delivered medical nutrition meals
Compensation Overview
$100k - $120k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Des Moines, IA, USA
Remote
Remote-first role; travel to Ankeny, IA headquarters for orientation on day one.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics or related field
- 8–10+ years in analytics roles, including 3+ years leading projects
- Proven impact delivering analytics in complex environments (multi‑source data, ambiguous scope) with measurable business outcomes
- Experience operating in healthcare data environments (or demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to such contexts)
- Demonstrated ability to mentor junior analytics professionals
- Statistical and financial analytics expertise with deep understanding of appropriate study design and analysis techniques and business case development
- Azure Data Stack: Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse/Fabric pipelines; familiarity with security and governance features
- Databricks: Spark/SQL, notebooks & jobs, performance tuning, SQL Warehouses
- SQL: Strong proficiency (ANSI/T‑SQL); query optimization over large, partitioned tables
- R: Applied analytics using tidyverse/ggplot2; reproducible workflows; statistical testing and modeling fundamentals
- Python: Data wrangling, automation, integration with Databricks and Azure services
- Fabric and Power BI: Data modeling, DAX, Power Query (M), calculation groups, row‑level security, deployment pipelines
- Versioning & Reproducibility: Git‑based workflows; disciplined documentation and peer review
- Executive storytelling: distill and translate complex analyses into clear narratives and recommended actions or analytics solutions
- Stakeholder partnership: influence cross‑functional partners; set expectations and drive alignment
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects with undefined, large and/or complex scope
- Agile delivery
- Mentorship: develop analysts’ craft (methodology, viz/design, communication)
- Product mindset: define problem statements, success metrics, and iterate with feedback – drives adoption of analytics products and solutions
- Ownership & judgment: operate independently, make sound trade‑offs, and uphold high quality standards
- Lead high‑impact analytics initiatives from problem framing through delivery; quantify value, design robust analyses, and communicate recommendations to business partners and executives
- Partner with business leaders to identify analytics opportunities and deliver actionable insights. Present findings and recommendations to partners and executive leadership in clear, compelling formats
- Develop analytics products and solutions using Databricks, modern Business and Artificial Intelligence tools and Agile principles
- Implement advanced analytics where applicable, leveraging Python for advanced analytics, automation, and integration with Databricks workflows
- Architect and publish trusted Power BI datasets and dashboards (DAX, Power Query, semantic models), establishing standards for usability and adoption
- Build performant Databricks workflows (notebooks, jobs, SQL Warehouses) to wrangle large datasets, engineer features, and automate recurring analyses
- Develop Python scripts for automation, data wrangling, and integration with Databricks and Azure services
- Partner with Data Engineering on Azure data stack components (Data Factory, ADLS, Synapse/Fabric pipelines) for scalable data solutions
- Own analysis quality: data validation, experiment/study design, sensitivity checks, and reproducibility (versioning, documentation)
- Define and monitor KPIs; create executive scorecards and operational reporting that tie directly to business objectives
- Coach/mentor analysts and BI developers; uplift storytelling, statistical thinking, and visualization craftsmanship across the team
- Collaborate with Data Governance and Compliance to ensure appropriate use of PHI and adherence to privacy/security controls
- Facilitate data stewardship and literacy across the business
- Drive adoption of data products to scale data value
- Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend enhancements to the analytics stack
- Master’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science or related field
- Certifications in Databricks, Power BI, or cloud platforms (Azure preferred)
- Experience with machine learning frameworks and MLOps practices
- Familiarity with data governance tools and compliance standards
- Knowledge of advanced BI features (Power BI Copilot, AI-driven analytics)
- Familiarity with healthcare risk adjustment models such as HCC and CDPS
- Familiarity with claims groupers such as Milliman’s HCG
- Product management training or analytics product delivery experience
Mom’s Meals provides home-delivered, dietitian-planned meals for patients and seniors who want to stay independent while managing chronic conditions. Its meals are designed by Registered Dietitians, prepared by chefs in USDA‑inspected kitchens, and delivered to homes or congregate sites across 48 states. The company works with health plans, Medicaid/Medicare programs, and other care entities to offer nutrition solutions tailored to conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease, with gluten-free and vegetarian options. What sets Mom’s Meals apart is its focus on healthcare partnerships and program eligibility to support hospital recovery, improve patient outcomes, and reduce readmissions through disease-specific menus and scalable meal delivery. The ultimate goal is to help clients maintain independence and health through proper nutrition.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Ankeny, Iowa
Founded
1999
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- CMS 2027 rule emphasizes health outcomes and preventive care alignment.
- Mandated HRSN screening creates demand for nutrition-focused social determinant solutions.
- Medicare Advantage plans required mid-year benefit notifications expanding member awareness.
What critics are saying
- April 2026 FDA listeria contamination recall damages health plan partner trust.
- California Medicaid sodium limits force 30% menu reformulation by July 2026.
- CMS 2027 rule prioritizes local farm-to-table providers over centralized production models.
What makes Mom's Meals unique
- Medically tailored meals designed by registered dietitians for nine chronic conditions.
- Nationwide distribution across 48 states with USDA-inspected kitchen operations.
- Established partnerships with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and dual-eligible programs.
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The company behind Mom's Meals faces a class action over a data breach that reportedly occurred between January 16 and February 22, 2023.
ANKENY, Iowa, June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mom's Meals® 2023 customer satisfaction survey set all-time records in many categories and revealed many happy customers. The annual survey was conducted by an objective third party and gathered feedback from over 1,200 customers from more than 30 states. To track and measure customer satisfaction, the survey gathered responses to rate overall satisfaction, service and customer care, meals and menus, packaging and delivery.New records were set in:Overall program satisfaction — 90% of customers were satisfied or very satisfied with the program. The top drivers of satisfaction include the quality and variety of meals offered and the fact that the meals help them eat healthier.90% of customers were satisfied or very satisfied with the program. The top drivers of satisfaction include the quality and variety of meals offered and the fact that the meals help them eat healthier. Customer Care — Mom's Meals achieved a 95% customer care satisfaction rating
Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating PurFoods, LLC, which does business as Mom's Meals, regarding its recent data breach.
Health New England is partnering with Mom’s Meals to offer home-delivered, ready-to-heat meals to Health New England’s more than 180,000 plan members on a self-pay basis with no shipping fees included, when using special code HealthNewEngland.
Amerigroup Georgia is partnering with Mom's Meals on the program, which addresses social determinants of health and aims to help reduce pregnancy and delivery complications in a medically complex and underserved population.