Business Analytics Director - National Network Analytics - Hybrid

This role will serve as the leader of the National Network Contract Analytics team for the US Employer business. The role is pivotal in driving affordability strategies, maintaining rigorous standards in the management/measurements of our network contracts, and delivering actionable insights to support provider contracting.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive unit cost affordability planning and provide cross-functional partners with insightful projections on unit cost trends and risks.

• Identify and evaluate contracting opportunities partnering closely with Contracting and Network Analytic teams.

• Redefine our affordability goals, develop ongoing processes to monitor progress, and support Contracting in achieving those goals. Communicate progress against goals to executive leadership

• Influence AMP and Next Gen modeling/toolsets priorities and methodologies.

• Lead the development of comprehensive plan methodology for unit cost, translation factor, and structure metrics for the US Employer business, collaborating with multidisciplinary leaders and leveraging diverse data points (transparency data, comp intel, sales, historical performance) to ensure a strategic, data driven approach.

• Continued and strengthen collaboration with Pricing/Network Analytics/Affordability/AMP teams.

• Maintain relevant tools, reporting, documentation, and processes to support our affordability and network strategies.

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continued improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Statistics, Medical Economics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or Business Analytics.

• 8+ years of experience in analytic roles within the healthcare industry.

• Network Analytics / Med Econ / Provider Contracting experience strongly preferred.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.

• Trusted team player with proven ability to foster working relationships and influence matrix partners.

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

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 157,700 - 262,800 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 and long term incentive plan.

At The Cigna Group, 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), 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, click here.

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.

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