The Cigna Group
Business Analytics Senior Manager (Clinical Quality) - Evernorth Health Services
The Cigna Group, Bloomfield, Connecticut, us, 06002
The job profile for this position is Business Analytics Senior Manager, which is a Band 4 Management Career Track Role.
Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. Job Profile Summary: The Business Analytics Sr. Manager oversees a team of analytics professionals focused on clinical quality measurement and insights. Works in collaboration with business leaders and matrix partners to provide strategic partnership in analytics, identify and prioritize opportunities for impact, develop analytic solutions, leverage data science and technology capabilities, embed analytics-driven processes, and measure impact. Supports decision-making and execution based on data, facts, and analytical findings across the organization. Helps manage the development and execution of architecture, policies, practices, and procedures to support the information lifecycle needs of the organization. Oversees the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting for stakeholders to monitor clinical quality results. Position Summary: This role leads strategic and operational efforts within the Clinical Quality Data & Informatics (CQDI) team to improve population health outcomes through data-driven clinical initiatives. The Business Analytics Senior Manager is responsible for managing complex projects, transforming traditional Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measurement/reporting into digitally acquired analytics, and generating insights that support clinical strategy and regulatory compliance. The role requires agility to pivot with industry shifts and a commitment to improving clinical performance rates through collaborative, insight-driven action. The Sr. Manager will bring in a continuous improvement perspective to identify data automation opportunities, improve data quality/accuracy, and curate actionable insights. The Sr. Manager must understand how to create datasets, perform statistical analysis, develop business cases, and present findings to senior leaders. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Business Analytics Lead and manage clinical quality analytics projects from conception through execution Set departmental goals aligned with functional strategy and business priorities Act as a liaison between IT development and business units to implement new systems and data solutions Demonstrate agility to pivot with industry changes, including digital quality transformation Set a high bar for analytical rigor and effective communication Recommends and initiates new analytical or technical skillset changes as deemed necessary to achieve strategic vision Data Management & Insight Development Extract and analyze data from eligibility, claims, pharmacy, lab, race/ethnicity, and 3rd party sources Create dashboards and visualizations to present insights that support strategic decision-making Perform statistical and qualitative analysis to evaluate internal/external quality initiatives Develop queries and reports to identify non-compliant populations for outreach across commercial and IFP markets Influence data acquisition and centralization roadmap based on analytical needs HEDIS & Regulatory Reporting Lead HEDIS data collection, hybrid review, and reporting Interface with external partners and state immunization registries for data submission Analyze market-specific HEDIS measures against NCQA, Cigna national/regional benchmarks, and competitor data Generates insights and defines clear opportunities for improvement Identify automation and process improvement areas to create bandwidth for more proactive initiatives Collaboration & Matrix Engagement Partner with matrix and external teams to drive personalization and localization of clinical initiatives Use shared collective input from matrix partners to inform strategies and improve overall performance rates Enable clinical initiatives teams to interact with data and generate actionable insights Provide consultation and input into clinical initiatives through data and business case support Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement Design and maintain tools to track, trend, and forecast HEDIS EOC performance Improve chase report accuracy and reduce provider abrasion through data refinement Maintain the Quality SharePoint site and document analytic methodologies for cross-training Identify legacy reporting processes that can be retired or automated Compliance & Accreditation Support Define and consult on measurement strategies and tools to support NCQA accreditation and state regulatory requirements Ensure data integrity and quality in all reporting and analysis efforts Identify business opportunities and areas for improvement through performance monitoring Leadership / Mentorship As a team leader, this position will manage competing priorities from several areas in Enterprise Quality & Accreditation An ideal candidate will bring knowledge of leadership techniques for growing and fostering talent within the team Ideal candidates have significant technical/analytics knowledge and can drive upskilling plan for the team Qualifications: Education & Experience: Master’s degree preferred, or bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of analytics experience 5–7+ years of experience in managed care, clinical quality, healthcare analytics, or performing analytical research in a complex industry/field 5+ years of experience as a people leader in an analytics function Experience with HEDIS, NCQA, or other healthcare quality metrics is preferred Technical Skills: Expert level experience with BI tools like Tableau, SAS, SQL with experience in pulling data and understanding relational databases 2+ years of hand-on experience with Databricks Experience with any combination of Alteryx, R, Python Experience with Microsoft Office software like Microsoft Access, Excel, and PowerPoint Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills with experience working across multiple data environments Strong track record of talent development and people leadership Excellent communication and presentation skills across diverse audiences Demonstrated ability to pivot quickly in response to industry changes Commitment to improving clinical performance rates and population health outcomes Ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost reduction Ability to identify, design, recommend, and implement efficient, innovative business solutions based on needs Experience in management consulting a plus 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 128,000 - 213,400 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.
Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this
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. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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Excited to grow your career? We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply! Our people make all the difference in our success. Job Profile Summary: The Business Analytics Sr. Manager oversees a team of analytics professionals focused on clinical quality measurement and insights. Works in collaboration with business leaders and matrix partners to provide strategic partnership in analytics, identify and prioritize opportunities for impact, develop analytic solutions, leverage data science and technology capabilities, embed analytics-driven processes, and measure impact. Supports decision-making and execution based on data, facts, and analytical findings across the organization. Helps manage the development and execution of architecture, policies, practices, and procedures to support the information lifecycle needs of the organization. Oversees the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting for stakeholders to monitor clinical quality results. Position Summary: This role leads strategic and operational efforts within the Clinical Quality Data & Informatics (CQDI) team to improve population health outcomes through data-driven clinical initiatives. The Business Analytics Senior Manager is responsible for managing complex projects, transforming traditional Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) measurement/reporting into digitally acquired analytics, and generating insights that support clinical strategy and regulatory compliance. The role requires agility to pivot with industry shifts and a commitment to improving clinical performance rates through collaborative, insight-driven action. The Sr. Manager will bring in a continuous improvement perspective to identify data automation opportunities, improve data quality/accuracy, and curate actionable insights. The Sr. Manager must understand how to create datasets, perform statistical analysis, develop business cases, and present findings to senior leaders. Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Business Analytics Lead and manage clinical quality analytics projects from conception through execution Set departmental goals aligned with functional strategy and business priorities Act as a liaison between IT development and business units to implement new systems and data solutions Demonstrate agility to pivot with industry changes, including digital quality transformation Set a high bar for analytical rigor and effective communication Recommends and initiates new analytical or technical skillset changes as deemed necessary to achieve strategic vision Data Management & Insight Development Extract and analyze data from eligibility, claims, pharmacy, lab, race/ethnicity, and 3rd party sources Create dashboards and visualizations to present insights that support strategic decision-making Perform statistical and qualitative analysis to evaluate internal/external quality initiatives Develop queries and reports to identify non-compliant populations for outreach across commercial and IFP markets Influence data acquisition and centralization roadmap based on analytical needs HEDIS & Regulatory Reporting Lead HEDIS data collection, hybrid review, and reporting Interface with external partners and state immunization registries for data submission Analyze market-specific HEDIS measures against NCQA, Cigna national/regional benchmarks, and competitor data Generates insights and defines clear opportunities for improvement Identify automation and process improvement areas to create bandwidth for more proactive initiatives Collaboration & Matrix Engagement Partner with matrix and external teams to drive personalization and localization of clinical initiatives Use shared collective input from matrix partners to inform strategies and improve overall performance rates Enable clinical initiatives teams to interact with data and generate actionable insights Provide consultation and input into clinical initiatives through data and business case support Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement Design and maintain tools to track, trend, and forecast HEDIS EOC performance Improve chase report accuracy and reduce provider abrasion through data refinement Maintain the Quality SharePoint site and document analytic methodologies for cross-training Identify legacy reporting processes that can be retired or automated Compliance & Accreditation Support Define and consult on measurement strategies and tools to support NCQA accreditation and state regulatory requirements Ensure data integrity and quality in all reporting and analysis efforts Identify business opportunities and areas for improvement through performance monitoring Leadership / Mentorship As a team leader, this position will manage competing priorities from several areas in Enterprise Quality & Accreditation An ideal candidate will bring knowledge of leadership techniques for growing and fostering talent within the team Ideal candidates have significant technical/analytics knowledge and can drive upskilling plan for the team Qualifications: Education & Experience: Master’s degree preferred, or bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of analytics experience 5–7+ years of experience in managed care, clinical quality, healthcare analytics, or performing analytical research in a complex industry/field 5+ years of experience as a people leader in an analytics function Experience with HEDIS, NCQA, or other healthcare quality metrics is preferred Technical Skills: Expert level experience with BI tools like Tableau, SAS, SQL with experience in pulling data and understanding relational databases 2+ years of hand-on experience with Databricks Experience with any combination of Alteryx, R, Python Experience with Microsoft Office software like Microsoft Access, Excel, and PowerPoint Core Competencies: Strong analytical skills with experience working across multiple data environments Strong track record of talent development and people leadership Excellent communication and presentation skills across diverse audiences Demonstrated ability to pivot quickly in response to industry changes Commitment to improving clinical performance rates and population health outcomes Ability to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost reduction Ability to identify, design, recommend, and implement efficient, innovative business solutions based on needs Experience in management consulting a plus 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 128,000 - 213,400 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.
Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Policy can be reviewed at this
link
. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner
consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
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