Business Analytics Senior Manager National Ancillary - Risk & Affordability

Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those they serve. They are seeking a Business Analytics Senior Manager to lead a team of analysts in supporting national ancillary contracts and utilization management programs, focusing on advanced analytics and financial insights to drive healthcare affordability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic analytics by applying advanced techniques (predictive modeling, segmentation, drivers’ analysis) to identify trends, risks, and affordability opportunities across national programs
• Tell the story behind the data, translating analytical findings into clear, executive‑ready insights that influence decisions across technical, operational, and senior leadership audiences
• Own financial business cases for new affordability initiatives, including forecasts, variance analysis, and recommendations to improve performance
• Support national ancillary contracts by overseeing analytics for proposals, financial reconciliations, settlements, and ongoing performance monitoring
• Improve reporting and visualization by assessing current capabilities and advancing self‑service analytics solutions (e.g., Databricks, Tableau, or similar tools)
• Modernize analytics through scalable methods, automation, and thoughtful use of AI‑enabled tools where they add value
• Manage and develop a team of analysts, setting clear priorities, ensuring high‑quality output, and supporting continuous skill development
• Balance multiple initiatives by prioritizing and delegating work effectively in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Ensure data quality and accuracy by implementing appropriate checks, controls, and processes
• Act as a trusted thought partner to senior leaders by proactively identifying insights, risks, and emerging trends that inform near‑ and long‑term affordability strategy

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field such as Economics, Finance, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or similar
• 7+ years of progressive experience in predictive analytics, financial modeling, healthcare economics, or related fields, including experience leading or mentoring analysts
• Strong analytical and technical skills, with hands-on experience using tools such as SQL, Excel, SAS, Databricks, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Proven ability to translate complex analyses into actionable business insights
• Clear, confident communication skills with experience presenting to senior and executive audiences
• Demonstrated success managing multiple priorities and leading teams in a matrixed environment
• A creative, critical thinker with strong attention to analytical accuracy
• Experience with provider reimbursement, fee schedules, and contract modeling is highly valued
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with cross-functional partners
• Actuarial credentials (ASA/FSA) are a strong plus, but not required with equivalent healthcare financial analytics experience