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Director of Analytics - MD Live - Hybrid

Cigna

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Director
155k-259k
3 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

MDLIVE is seeking an experienced Director of Analytics to lead the business's analytics, insights, and business intelligence functions. They will contribute to the strategic direction of the organization and routinely help identify, raise awareness, and contribute to solutioning the most impactful opportunities for performance improvement in the business. The Director of Analytics will partner with senior leaders, partner organizations, and clients to align actionable insights and opportunities with operational workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build, lead, and manage the analytics team to deliver high-quality insights and data-driven decisions.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and provide actionable insights that align with operational workflows.
  • Design and execute a multi-year enterprise data analytics strategy aligned with MD Live's growth and objectives.
  • Champion the modernization of our data infrastructure, enabling scalable and efficient analytics workflows.
  • Build and maintain a comprehensive analytics framework with tight data governance and development lifecycle that ensures data integrity, accuracy, consistency, compliance, and stakeholder trust.
  • Design and develop enterprise-grade BI dashboards using out-of-the-box Tableau features, custom visualizations, and advanced analytics.
  • Partner with business units to identify analytical opportunities, prioritize projects, and translate complex data into meaningful business impact.
  • Manage stakeholder expectations and influence cross-functional teams, align priorities across clinical, operational, and executive leadership, and communicate complex data concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Work with stakeholders to define and improve standardized and ad-hoc analytics/reporting capabilities.
  • Create a positive, collaborative team environment built on open communication and trust.
  • Set clear goals and KPIs, delegate tasks, and manage project timelines and deliverables.
  • Monitor team performance, provide coaching, and drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • HS Diploma or GED required.
  • 8+ years with demonstrated leadership and experience with advanced analytics, business process optimization, consulting, financial analysis, mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, provider payment strategy.
  • Demonstrated relationship management skills at the senior level and capacity to quickly build and maintain credible relationships at varying levels of the organization.
  • Experience leading complex teams with knowledge of the healthcare system including medical management, claims, risk & quality, finance, provider networks, and practice operations.
  • Ability to manage and grow a team of individuals to achieve departmental goals at a rapid pace.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, effectively communicate key messages to executive leaders and internal/external stakeholders.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to deliver presentations to senior leadership team members.
  • Demonstrated competence and expertise in data and analytical skills including modeling, synthesizing information, and deriving key insights to guide strategy and business outcomes.
  • Experience developing analysis, exceptional problem-solving skills, and presentation skills to effectively communicate complex concepts.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Expert in SQL.
  • Proficient in Tableau and Python.
  • Proficient in JIRA.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working deeply with health plans and provider organizations.
  • Ability to tell stories with data.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy leading teams to solve complex data challenges.
  • Passionate about growing a business and driving operational improvements.
  • Mentoring others and developing new skillsets.
  • Bias for action and a commitment to delivering high-quality solutions with measurable impact.
  • Collaborative, team-first mindset.

Qualifications

  • HS Diploma or GED.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive annual salary ranging from $155,400 to $259,000, depending on experience and location.
  • Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus and long-term incentive plan.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs starting from 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

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care, and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. They relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention, and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. The organization values growth, innovation, and improving lives.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 21, 2025
Salary155k-259k
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeHybrid
ExperienceDirector

About Cigna

Website

cigna.com

Company Size

10000+ employees

Location

Chicago, IL

Industry

Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers

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