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Business Analytics Lead Analyst (Mountain States Market) - Hybrid

Cigna

Houston, TX
Full Time
Mid Level
77k-129k
7 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Supports the medical cost position of assigned markets through analysis and tracking of health care provider contracts, analysis of medical expense reports, data drill downs of trend drivers, and execution of identified key initiatives designed to mitigate medical cost trends. Partners with the network management unit to deliver medical expense results in line with trend/cost expectations to ensure strong competitive positioning within the marketplace.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide analytical and strategic support of health care provider rate negotiations
  • Summarize and communicate analytical findings and recommendations to business partners
  • Effectively influence contractors by offering meaningful solutions during negotiations
  • Provide ad hoc analysis and drill down reports as necessary to support negotiations and other initiatives contributing to medical cost improvement
  • Assess the cost and quality efficiency of health care providers
  • Assess the competitiveness of health care provider rate exhibits
  • Contribute to the provider unit cost planning process. Influence contractors to establish targets that meet or exceed corporate objectives and ensure strong competitive positioning
  • Identify risks and opportunities for meeting targets and inform management about potential and actual plan variances
  • Collaborate with other analysts and contractors to maintain accuracy of forecasting tools
  • Update health care provider rate schedules, trends, and other details in tracking databases
  • Lead data validation efforts
  • Collaborate with tool developers on tool enhancements
  • Mentor and train business partners and other analysts

Requirements

  • 3+ years' of experience with health care analysis
  • Experience with health care provider contract analysis
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to validate and interpret results
  • Strong communication skills including written, oral, and group presentation
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple tasks and meeting strict deadlines
  • Exposure to various data mining and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Excel and Access preferred
  • Knowledge of standard medical coding including CPT-IV, ICD-10, DRG, revenue codes and HCPCS preferred

Nice to Have

  • Experience with health care provider contract analysis
  • Exposure to various data mining and business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Knowledge of standard medical coding including CPT-IV, ICD-10, DRG, revenue codes and HCPCS

Qualifications

  • Not explicitly specified; at least 3+ years' experience in health care analysis and related skills are required

Benefits & Perks

  • Comprehensive range of health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs starting day one
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company paid life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays

Working at Cigna

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. We aim to drive growth and improve lives.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 17, 2025
Job CategoryData Analytics
Salary77k-129k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceMid Level

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About Cigna

Website

cigna.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Houston, TX

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