Business Project Advisor (Remote) - The Cigna Group : Job Details

Incumbent will be a member of the Business Solutions and Implementation (BSI) department; responsible for building and maintaining Cigna's Product/Benefit Inventory, including design, modeling and incorporation of configuration into the product model.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibility is to own quality outcomes for the build and maintenance of Cigna's Product/Benefit Inventory leveraging the Product Enrollment Suite Product Machine, including:

• Develop impact analysis, propose and finalize design through managed mini-scrum process and implement new and/or modified product/benefit configuration based on business requirements/rules.

• Local modeling build, validation and committing to changeset.

• Development and execution of unit test.

• Support the development and execution of quality assurance (QA) testing plans and scripts.

• Support daily management of issues identified by Operational users and by upstream/downstream partners including triage, assessment of customer impact, prioritization and communication.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for area of focus.

• Partner in the successful delivery of Product/Benefit Inventory in support of multiple Programs and Projects – accurately and on schedule in an Agile working environment.

• Partner in identification, development and implementation of optimal and strategic solutions.

• Partner with Information Technology on collaborative initiatives.

SKILLS:

• Analytical Problem Solving and Data Analysis:

• Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills that enable an individual to understand business problems and proactively identify solutions.

• The ability to analyze trends or issues and propose and implement solutions and/or process improvements as well as translate customer business needs into application.

• Ability to recognize data analysis requirements and interpret, report and solution based on results.

• Build, interpret and enhance business requirements, design specifications, application documentation and test case scenarios.

• Identify result, process, and solution gaps; develop case specific solutions.

• Technical:

• Ability to design and configure new rules and UI in Product Registry based on analysis of requirements defined by the business concept owner.

• Ability to document, present and implement configurable design.

• Ability to design based on strategic initiatives and a holistic understanding of the system, current and future-state vision.

• Understands requirements, feasibility and gap analysis.

• Ability to understand the interdependency between technology and business process impacting the organization.

• Understands our data and leverages in developing solutions.

• Technical sophistication with relational database concepts, querying, data warehouses and decision support tools.

• Ability to translate complex business requirements into meaningful scenarios and solutions.

• Applications:

• Proficiency in MS Excel, Access, Word, Visio and SharePoint with an aptitude for learning new and/or proprietary technology.

• Proficiency in Python preferred.

• FJA experience a plus.

• Prior experience with a configuration tool a plus.

• Project Management:

• Ability to manage project plans, priorities and resources in an Agile Development environment

• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing multiple projects and priorities.

• Ability to identify scope of work and estimated effort.

• Ability to identify issues, explain impacts and risks and propose solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, and/or Health Administration or equivalent work experience.

• Ideal candidate will have 5+ years of related business experience, ideally in health care/managed care environment and working knowledge of business processes, data, systems and applications.

• 5+ years combined business and technical analysis experience.

• Experience with Agile development methodology

• Exemplary software and configuration delivery skills

• Product and benefit expertise; preferably deep understanding of Cigna's products and benefits.

• Familiarity with Database Structures and data modeling.

• Understanding of Cigna's systems and data repositories preferred.

• Ability to write business rules in a formal language.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including listening, comprehension and application of concepts.

• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to compile and analyze information, determine benefits, and provide resolutions or recommendations for process improvement.

• Strong, independent decision-making skills.

• Ability to work successfully as an individual and within a team.

• Organizational agility including the ability to foster and manage positive and influential working relationships in a matrix environment and at all levels of management.

• Self-starter with strong work ethic and sense of urgency required, including successful experience in a fast-paced environment with multiple (competing) priorities.

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 89,300 - 148,900 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 Group .

About Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: [email protected] for support. Do not email [email protected] for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.