Bloomfield NJ

Nashville TN

Associate

Qualified

Health

Modelling

Pricing

Excel

This newly created role will support Dental Economics, focusing on analytics related to network/contracting, trend analysis, large case analytics, plan design/product analytics, and more. The role will have one direct report and will be instrumental in establishing a governance committee consisting of leaders from the dental Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to manage the inventory of analytical projects.This position offers the opportunity to work with various matrix partners across the dental organization and influence business decisions and strategies through analytical insights.Key Functions<ul><li>Gain a comprehensive understanding of dental economics, including network/contracting, trend analysis, large case analytics, and plan design/product analytics.</li><li>Design and maintain a comprehensive testing and analytics plan. Perform and oversee the execution of various analytical elements to ensure accuracy and relevance of results.</li><li>Lead the creation and management of a governance committee with leaders from the dental SLT to oversee the inventory of analytical projects.</li><li>Work closely with underwriting and other relevant teams for user acceptance testing and training.</li><li>Collaborate with matrix partners across the dental organization to manage various workstreams, ensuring that all stakeholders are properly consulted, engaged, and informed.</li><li>Organize and facilitate participation from the dental analytics team. Ensure thorough documentation of findings and decisions.</li><li>Facilitate the design of the post-launch release management process for analytical tools and projects, including timing, requirement gathering, etc.</li><li>Provide analytical insights to influence business decisions and strategies within the dental organization.</li><li>Supervise and mentor one direct report, providing guidance and support for their professional development.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field strongly preferred.</li><li>5+ years of relevant experience in actuarial analysis or healthcare analytics. Prior dental or healthcare experience strongly preferred.</li><li>FSA designation preferred.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to dive into detailed methodological differences.</li><li>Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage both detailed and big-picture items.</li><li>Great team player and effective communicator.</li><li>Proactive with the initiative and courage to recommend course corrections.</li><li>Experience in leading and mentoring team members.</li></ul>This role is anticipated to offer an annual salary of 126,900 - 211,500 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.About Cigna HealthcareCigna 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.Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

The position requires an experienced actuarial viewpoint with a proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and business partners. Performs actuarial analyses for Medicare Advantage business, including, but not limited to: medical expense analyses and projections, financial forecasts, Medicare Part C bid development, regulatory (CMS) bid submissions, actuarial modeling/analysis, and ad hoc actuarial analyses/advice as needed.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Primary focus areas are Medicare pricing and CMS bid and supporting documentation development.</li><li>Support cross-market review of bids and develop/update supporting forecasting and analyses.</li><li>Applying analytical methods through the use of mathematical and statistical models in bid modeling and financial analyses.</li><li>Completing ad hoc assessments and projects for corporate-wide or market-specific initiatives.</li><li>Communicating results of analyses to more senior actuarial team members.</li><li>Actively participate in team and other internal meetings and present on specific topics.</li><li>Provide guidance to stakeholders including product, finance, and other groups in the organization.</li><li>Balance multiple tasks and competing priorities while adhering to tight deadlines.</li><li>Ownership of the methodology and development of actuarial assumptions used in bid pricing and bid tools.</li><li>Manage 2-3+ team members.</li><li>Develop team including training on bid processes, technical, and soft skills.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Economics, Mathematics, or other related field strongly preferred.</li><li>5+ years of actuarial experience.</li><li>Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong mathematical, financial, statistical, and technical skills (Excel, SQL, etc.).</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills; written/verbal proficiency.</li><li>Ability to identify problem areas and take initiative to implement solutions.</li><li>Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Extensive Medicare knowledge, with specific acumen in Part C strongly preferred.</li></ul>For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 118,400 - 197,300 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.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.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.Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

The position requires an experienced actuarial viewpoint with a proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and business partners. Performs actuarial analyses for Medicare Advantage business, including, but not limited to: medical expense analyses and projections, financial forecasts, Medicare Part C bid development, regulatory (CMS) bid submissions, actuarial modeling/analysis, and ad hoc actuarial analyses/advice as needed.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Primary focus areas are Medicare pricing and CMS bid and supporting documentation development.</li><li>Support cross-market review of bids and develop/update supporting forecasting and analyses.</li><li>Applying analytical methods through the use of mathematical and statistical models in bid modeling and financial analyses.</li><li>Completing ad hoc assessments and projects for corporate-wide or market-specific initiatives.</li><li>Communicating results of analyses to more senior actuarial team members.</li><li>Actively participate in team and other internal meetings and present on specific topics.</li><li>Provide guidance to stakeholders from product, finance, and other groups in the organization.</li><li>Balance multiple tasks and competing priorities while adhering to tight deadlines.</li><li>Ownership of the methodology and development of actuarial assumptions used in bid pricing and bid tools.</li><li>Present results to a wide variety of matrix partners.</li><li>Manage up to 1 team member.</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Economics, Mathematics, or other related field strongly preferred.</li><li>4+ years of actuarial experience.</li><li>Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation preferred.</li><li>Strong mathematical, financial, statistical, and technical skills (Excel, SQL, etc.).</li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills; written/verbal proficiency.</li><li>Ability to identify problem areas and take initiative to implement solutions.</li><li>Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Extensive Medicare knowledge, with specific acumen in Part C strongly preferred.</li></ul>This role is anticipated to offer an annual salary of 104,300 - 173,800 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.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, 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.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.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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