Business Analytics Lead Analyst - Remote

Help shape the future of healthcare through data-driven innovation. The Clinical Analytics team within Evernorth’s Digital & Analytics organization partners across Medical Management, Behavioral Health, Pharmacy, Operations, Clinical Programs, and Affordability initiatives to uncover insights that improve health outcomes and customer experiences. As a Business Analytics Lead Analyst, you will connect business strategy with advanced analytics, helping leaders make informed decisions and identify new opportunities to improve care, performance, and value. Responsibilities • Partner with clinical, operational, product, and business stakeholders to define high-impact analytics opportunities aligned to strategic priorities. • Translate complex business questions into clear analytic problem statements, measurement plans, and actionable recommendations. • Analyze large healthcare claims and related data sources to identify trends, opportunities, risks, and drivers of business performance. • Lead program evaluations and outcome studies using descriptive, predictive, and causal analytic methods. • Define success metrics and measurement strategies that demonstrate business and customer impact. • Synthesize findings into clear, executive-ready insights that influence decisions and drive action. • Collaborate across analytics teams to ensure high-quality, timely delivery of projects and business outcomes. • Identify innovative approaches, scalable best practices, and emerging analytic methods that improve efficiency and effectiveness. • Stay current on advancements in analytics, healthcare research, statistical methodologies, and technology. Required Qualifications • 3+ years of experience in healthcare analytics, business analytics, data science, health services research, or a related field. • Experience working with healthcare claims data or other complex healthcare datasets. • Proficiency in SQL and at least one statistical programming language such as Python or R. • Knowledge of statistical analysis, predictive modeling, program evaluation, or causal inference methodologies. • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Preferred Qualifications • Advanced degree in Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Public Health, Data Science, or a related field. • Experience designing quasi-experimental studies, difference-in-differences analyses, or other evaluation frameworks. • Familiarity with machine learning, data mining, and advanced healthcare analytics techniques. • Experience influencing business strategy through data-driven insights. 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 79,000 - 131,600 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. At The Cigna Group, 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), company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs, cl