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Behavioral Science Manager, New Platforms and Acquisitions

ConAgra Foods


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 109000 - 159000
Posted: 15 August 2026 (28 days ago)
Application Deadline: 12 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reporting to our Senior Director of Behavioral Science New Platforms and Acquisitions you will play an important role in influencing the future of Conagra with rigorous forward-looking insights that drive growth. You will lead consumer insights work to uncover opportunities for Conagra to grow through incremental categories channels audiences and occasions partnering with a small agile cross-functional team to accelerate innovation from concept to market. You will serve as a strategic thought partner translating consumer behavior insights into actionable recommendations that guide business decisions innovation strategies and growth investments.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Establish yourself as a key strategic partner and consumer behavior thought leader earning a seat at the table to influence decision-making for the New Platforms & Acquisitions team.
  • Synthesize insights from point-of-sale data syndicated behavioral research social listening and other sources to identify opportunities for growth in adjacent categories and emerging spaces.
  • Deeply assess prioritized opportunity areas to define innovation criteria including eating attributes flavors preparation methods claims and price points that inform product development briefs.
  • Develop insights that support new brand creation positioning and package design by leveraging learnings from adjacent categories foodservice and at-home consumption behaviors.
  • Build a strong understanding of consumer behavior across emerging and incremental channels including Club Value Specialty and E-commerce to inform channel strategies and go-to-market plans.
  • Present insights recommendations and growth opportunities to senior leaders to secure alignment on priorities investments and project direction.
  • Support sales materials annual operating plans and strategic business planning efforts as a consumer insights expert and business partner.
  • Partner across functions to pilot technology and AI-enabled approaches that improve the breadth depth and speed of insights generation.

Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelors degree required.
  • 5 years of experience producing high-quality insights and analytics within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry or a related field.
  • Experience translating insights and analytics into business recommendations that influence decisions and outcomes.
  • Experience communicating complex concepts and insights in clear practical terms to audiences at all organizational levels including senior leadership.
  • Experience working within a matrixed organization across Brand Marketing Commercial and other cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with Circana Nielsen or similar analytics platforms.
  • Experience managing relationships with external partners to deliver aligned and impactful results.
  • Curiosity and passion for understanding consumer behavior and applying evidence-based approaches to business challenges.

Number of Days in Office: 3 - 4

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Compensation

Pay Range:$109000-$159000

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employees actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location relevant experience/level and skillset while balancing internal Conagra employees Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role:

  • Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans wellness incentive program mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

  • Wealth: Great pay bonus incentive opportunity matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

  • Growth: Career development opportunities employee resource groups on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

  • Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18000 person team across 40 locations you are empowered to reach your potential make an impact and own your career. Were in the business of building champions within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye Slim Jim and Reddi-Wip.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.


Required Experience:

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