Business Analytics Lead Analyst - Denver, United States - The Cigna Group

Description

The job profile for this position is Business Analytics Lead Analyst, which is a Band 3 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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Summary

We are seeking a self-motivated and inquisitive business analytics professional with a strong desire to learn to join our team. This individual should be a team player who enjoys working in a dynamic environment.

As part of Actuarial Data Strategy & Solutions, the Repricing team supports Cigna's pre-sale and re-sale process and is responsible for medical claim repricing analysis and RFP responses typically related to network financial information such as network discounts, medical utilization statistics and medical trend.

This role will support the development and analysis of Cigna's repricing data, tools and methodology. This position will also develop and maintain internal analysis and reporting to assist management in data review and will also participate in projects and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Medical claim repricings and RFP requests
• Verify appropriateness of results and ensure accuracy of data analysis and reporting by creating appropriate data checks and internal review documents and tools
• Conduct audits to ensure financial controls are maintained
• Create, modify, and maintain SAS/SQL coding to accommodate data requests and changes
• Create, modify, and maintain databases and reporting tools (Excel and Access). Recommend improvements in financial reporting systems as appropriate
• Develop new tools and reports and review existing tools and reports to account for evolving business needs, including implementing process changes to optimize efficiency and results using automation where appropriate
• Perform research and analysis of key drivers and changes and communicate results to project lead and management
• Conduct or participate in moderate to complex financial analysis projects and/or reporting
• Conduct ad hoc analysis in response to internal/external questions and assist with case level analysis and requests as needed
• Develop a thorough knowledge of systems, processes and methodologies and communicate those to technical and non-technical audiences
• Develop and maintain documentation on all processes and tools
• Assist in the education of sales and underwriting on the claim repricing process and interpretation of results
• Assist in the education and training of new team members
• Cultivate and maintain working relationships with all internal and external partners
• Function independently with general supervision in a fast-paced environment
• Utilize independent judgment and discretion to identify variances and key issues

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in healthcare, analytics, informatics or reporting
• Experience pulling and manipulating large sets of data
• Intermediate or better expertise with Microsoft Excel and Access skills required
• SAS/SQL coding skills preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
• General knowledge of healthcare insurance industry, terminology or systems preferred
• Able to think critically and improve processes to optimize results
• Proven ability to apply quality checks to ensure data integrity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with technical and non-technical audiences

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 76, ,800 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

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