[Hiring] Provider Contracting Lead Analyst @The Cigna Group

Role Description

• Lead ancillary provider and health system contract negotiations with manager and senior teammate oversight.
• Perform detailed financial modeling and analysis related to provider contracts to exceed planned timing and performance expectations.
• Efficiently leverage complex internal systems and processes to support provider contract administration.
• Use strong verbal and written communication to strengthen provider relationships and contribute as a valued member of the external facing relationship management team.
• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships within your assigned market, cultivating relationships with providers, both current and prospective.
• Understand the interrelationships and competitive landscape of the providers in your geographic area.
• Support strategic positioning for provider contracting, assist in the development of Commercial networks, and help to identify opportunities for greater value-orientation.
• Work closely with a variety of internal and external individuals to accomplish your goals, including your Manager, Provider Service, Provider Data Management, Fee Schedule Management, Regional Director, Legal, Network Analytics, Compliance, and Sales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred. Significant industry experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.
• Minimum 2 years in Commercial Provider Contracting, Network Operations or Pricing Required.
• Highly motivated, confident, energetic, and positive attitude.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, along with listening ability.
• Strong analytic skills and financial acumen.
• Willing and able to take initiative and is results-oriented.
• Effective critical thinking, problem-solving and influencing skills.
• Exceptional work ethic, willing and eagerness to succeed – a proven self-starter.
• A high degree of honesty and integrity.
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Goal-oriented and career-minded.
• Exceptional customer service standards and delivery.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize projects and to handle multiple demands simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• 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.

Company Description

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.