Business Analytics Advisor- Medicare

Cigna Supplemental Benefits (CSB) provides peace-of-mind and financial security for more than 800,000 policyholders of all ages through Medicare Supplement and Supplemental Health and Life (SHL) products. Our environment is fast paced, the work is meaningful and intense, and our performance expectations are high. The ideal candidate will leverage their creative data insights and advanced analytics skills to shape the strategy of Cigna Supplemental Benefits, making recommendations across both the finance and operational lines of business. 

The Business Analytics Advisor will be responsible for leading critical analytical work that supports CSB (Cigna Supplemental Benefits).  They will work closely with CSB leadership and their teams to deeply understand the business problems at hand, develop analytical models/insights and build compelling business cases presentations that positively influence go forward strategy. This role will be highly visible, and the individual will be a critical thought partner to the organizations that they directly support.

Key Job Functions

• Extract knowledge/insights from disparate data sources to create insights and trends
• Leverage a data first approach to identify critical business trends and insights to make specific actionable recommendations.
• Combine data and business acumen to make strategic recommendations to leadership
• Make recommendations for process changes based on identified gaps that could lead to exposure for CSB
• Build machine learning models from design through training, evaluation and implementation
• Manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager.
• Interpret internal or external issues and recommend solutions/best practices.
• Solve complex problems; take a broad perspective to identify solutions.
• Identify and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve program objectives.
• Communicate regularly with senior leadership team on emerging trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in statistics, mathematics, physics, economics, or other analytical or quantitative discipline. Master's Degree or PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in data analytics and/or data modeling
• Extract and manipulate large healthcare data using data analytics tools such as Databricks, SAS, SQL, R, Python, Teradata, etc- must have experience in one of these.
• Hands on experience with both traditional and open source tools:
  • SAS
  • Databricks
  • SQL
  • Python/R
  • Pytorch/Tensorflow
• Develop actionable insights and present results to non-technical business partners and stakeholders to drive the decision-making process
• Demonstrated analytic strength related to healthcare data analytics
• Handle personal and confidential information with high degree of integrity.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Solid research and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and adapt to changing and competing priorities.
• Ability to prepare and maintain full and accurate records.
• Ability to work independently and maintain excellent time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Ability to make sound business decisions by analyzing data and key metrics.
• Experience working in a highly matrixed environment, with proven ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally.

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 95,200 - 158,600 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 Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. 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.