Actuarial Lead Analyst, Actuarial Executive Development Program - Hybrid

Spend your career making an impact.  

The Cigna Group’s Actuarial Executive Development Program (AEDP) offers a premier pathway that prepares actuaries to become business leaders. Through 18–24 month rotations, you’ll gain meaningful experience across core actuarial functions and business areas, while developing a broad understanding of the healthcare industry.  

 
You’ll be supported by a collaborative actuarial community and mentors throughout your FSA credentialing — all designed to help you succeed. Over time, you’ll build the skills, insight, and confidence to take on leadership roles across our global organization.  

At The Cigna Group, your work will contribute to improving access, affordability, and quality of care for the millions of people we serve — making a real difference through your actuarial expertise. 

Why Chose the AEDP: 

• Rotations – Rotational assignments of 18-24 months in duration, aligned to your personal development and business need. 

• Career Development – Core curriculum of executive based competencies including functional, business acumen, interpersonal, and leadership skills.  

• Exam Support – Paid exam fees, study materials, study time, and exam raises to help you achieve your FSA. 

• Compensation – Highly competitive compensation and benefit packages that reward both work performance and exams. 

• Business Impact: Work on initiatives that influence real-time business decisions across the enterprise driving healthcare forward. 

• Community & Culture – Large community of actuarial members and program alumni committed to your success through mentorship, networking, and inclusion-based initiatives. 

Where You’ll Work: 

Rotational opportunities span key functions—including pricing, reserving, analytics, forecasting, and risk management—across diverse business areas such as employer healthcare, individual and family plans (IFP), pharmacy, stop loss, and dental. 

Potential rotations for program associates could be within: 

• Healthcare Pricing 

• Healthcare Reserving 

• Pharmacy Economics 

• Financial Planning & Analysis 

• Data & Analytics 

• Underwriting 

• Investment Management 

• Medical Management 

 

Qualifications: 

• At least 2 years professional work experience in an actuarial or related field 

• Completed and passed at least 4 actuarial exams, preferably SOA 

• A bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance economics, data analytics or related major 

• Outstanding technical skills: Excel proficiency preferred, coding experience in Python, R, SQL, a plus 

• Analytical skills: Ability to think critically, problem solve and drive business impact 

• Effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills  

• Strong demonstrated ability to lead paired with initiative and curiosity 

• Commitment to professional development and learning the business of healthcare 

 

 Hybrid workplace: A collaborative on-site work environment with the flexibility to work remotely two days per week. All associates are encouraged to come into the office regularly for collaboration, connection and networking opportunities. 

Work Authorization: This position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.  

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 89,000 - 148,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.