[Hiring] Business Analytics Lead Analyst @Cigna Healthcare

Role Description

Help shape the future of healthcare through data-driven innovation. The Clinical Analytics team within Evernorth’s Digital & Analytics organization partners across Medical Management, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Operations, Clinical Programs, and Affordability initiatives to uncover insights that improve health outcomes and customer experiences. As a Business Analytics Lead Analyst, you will connect business strategy with advanced analytics, helping leaders make informed decisions and identify new opportunities to improve care, performance, and value.

• Partner with clinical, operational, product, and business stakeholders to define high-impact analytics opportunities aligned to strategic priorities.
• Translate complex business questions into clear analytic problem statements, measurement plans, and actionable recommendations.
• Analyze large healthcare claims and related data sources to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and drivers of business performance.
• Lead program evaluations and outcome studies using descriptive, predictive, and causal analytic methods.
• Define success metrics and measurement strategies that demonstrate business and customer impact.
• Synthesize findings into clear, executive-ready insights that influence decisions and drive action.
• Collaborate across analytics teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of projects and business outcomes.
• Identify innovative approaches, scalable best practices, and emerging analytic methods that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay current on advancements in analytics, healthcare research, statistical methodologies, and technology.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, business analytics, data science, health services research, or a related field.
• Experience working with healthcare claims data or other complex healthcare datasets.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one statistical programming language such as Python or R.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, program evaluation, or causal inference methodologies.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Public Health, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience designing quasi-experimental studies, difference-in-differences analyses, or other evaluation frameworks.
• Familiarity with machine learning, data mining, and advanced healthcare analytics techniques.
• Experience influencing business strategy through data-driven insights.

Benefits

• Comprehensive range of benefits focused on supporting whole health.
• Health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs starting on day one.
• 401(k) and company paid life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays.
• Leaves of absence.
• Annual salary range of 79,000 - 131,600 USD, depending on relevant factors.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Company Description

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.