• Job Description

  Req#: 23015281

  The Cigna Group, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Evernorth, is hiring a class of full time associates for its Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP).

  The ALDP seeks to develop future analytics leaders for The Cigna Group and Evernorth. We believe data and analytics are the key to solving the biggest problems in health care, and we’re committed to hiring and training the next generation of leaders who will combine their advanced technical skills with business acumen, communication, and leadership to tackle those huge societal challenges.

  Overview

  The Cigna Group's Analytics Leadership Development Program is designed for someone early in their career to further develop the analytics skills of associates throughout their program experience. The ALDP framework allows for participation in multiple rotations throughout the duration of the program. Associates are able to focus on key data and analytical competencies during the 4-5 year program. ALDP’s formalized structure is comprised of technical and non-technical skills training, networking opportunities, formal mentoring, and use of cutting edge analytical tools. Program rotations are typically 18 months in length and span all areas of The Cigna Group’s Data and Analytics organization. Possible full- time projects include but aren’t limited to:

  Data Science:

  Build predictive model to identify high-need customers for one of The Cigna Group's clinical programs.

  Use machine learning techniques to create population clusters that allow us to communicate with customers in personalized ways.

  Business Analytics:

  Analyze drivers of The Cigna Group's medical spend using statistical techniques and recommend actions we could take to mitigate cost increases.

  Measure the impact of a business initiative on The Cigna Group's customers and clients via a matched case-control study.

  Model the cost impact of changes in provider contracts on The Cigna Group's medical spend.

  Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a quantitative field, such as data science, statistics, business analytics, mathematics, or related preferred
  • 0-3 years’ experience
  • Demonstrated coursework / real world application of analytical methods: writing code (e.g. Python, R, SAS, etc.), developing models (e.g. regression, decision tree, or other machine learning techniques), and/or evaluating outcomes using statistical techniques (e.g. matched case-control studies, A/B testing, etc.)
  • Experience in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, etc.) and PowerPoint a plus

  • Demonstrated experience with relational databases and SQL
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, across a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
  • Strong motivation to apply quantitative reasoning to real-world business challenges
  • Strong motivation for leadership (e.g. demonstrated through extracurricular work)
  • 3.2+ GPA strongly preferred

  Additional Information:

  Locations: ALDP Associates are expected to work in-person the majority of the time (i.e., more than 50% of the time per week). Applicants should be prepared to be aligned to one of the following offices:

  Bloomfield, CT | Philadelphia, PA | Raleigh, NC

  Work Authorization: One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore, this is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

  Program Schedule: You must be available to work a 40-hour work week beginning July 15, 2024. Working days are Monday – Friday.

  Market Range: $92,000 – $97,000 depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

  
  

  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.

  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.

• About the company

  Cigna is an American worldwide health services organization based in Bloomfield, Connecticut.

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