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Cigna Healthcare · 2 months ago

Advanced Analytics & Data Science Lead – Network & Product Solutions Analytics - Hybrid

Plano, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $164K/yr

3+ years exp

Cigna Healthcare is dedicated to improving health and vitality through data-driven insights. They are seeking an Advanced Analytics & Data Science Lead to lead projects that enhance healthcare provider networks, utilizing advanced analytical techniques to drive improvements in cost, quality, and access.

Hospital & Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead advanced analytics and data science projects to identify high-performing healthcare providers and enable steerage, geo-access, and network adequacy

Apply advanced analytical techniques to drive improvements in cost, quality, and access across provider networks

Develop and implement robust, defensible methodologies for provider performance and network design

Predict and monitor outcomes from provider networks, ensuring solutions are effective and scalable

Partner closely with business teams (Network Strategy, Risk Management & Affordability, Provider Management) to deliver high-value analytics enhancements

Present clear, actionable insights and recommendations to non-technical business partners and leadership

Prototype and iterate cloud-based dashboards in collaboration with stakeholders

Propose and develop KPIs, operationalizing solutions into coded prototypes or MVPs

Collaborate with engineering and production teams to scale solutions

Explore and implement innovative solutions to business challenges in a team environment

Qualification

Healthcare analyticsSQLPythonRAdvanced analytics techniquesCloud-based analytics platformsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsGit/GithubIndustry experienceHealthcare systemsVerbal communicationWritten communicationGrowth mindset

Required

Minimum 3 years of hands-on healthcare analytics experience, including work with claims, eligibility, profiling, or EMR data

Advanced degree (Master's or higher) in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Biostatistics, Actuarial Science, Data Science, Epidemiology) or equivalent work experience

Strong technical skills with SQL and Python or R; experience with cloud-based analytics platforms

Experience applying advanced analytics techniques (e.g., episode groupers, provider profiling, network adequacy, steerage analytics, geo-spatial/social network analytics, risk adjustment)

Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to non-technical audiences

Proven track record of delivering results on multiple projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment

Strong problem-solving skills and a growth mindset

Preferred

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience with Git/Github

2+ years of direct industry experience through conferences or relationship management

Deep understanding of healthcare delivery systems and clinical processes

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Well-being and behavioral health programs

401(k)

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

A minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year

Paid holidays

Company

Cigna Healthcare

We are a health benefits provider that advocates for better health through every stage of life.

Founded in 1982

Bloomfield, CT, US

10001+ employees

http://www.cigna.com

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