Strategic Planning Analyst - Express Scripts - Hybrid at The Cigna Group

St. Louis, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

161300.0

Posted On

15 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Analysis, Strategic Thinking, Contract Optimization, 340B Experience, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, SQL, Cross-functional Coordination, Proactive Follow-through

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The job profile for this position is Financial Analysis Advisor, which is a Band 4 Senior Contributor 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. Position Summary: The Strategic Planning Analyst (who has 340B experience) will support a team in identifying, analyzing, and executing contract optimization opportunities. This role involves data analysis, strategic thinking, and presenting findings to senior leadership and other stakeholders. The Analyst will coordinate with cross-functional partners and review deliverables to ensure quality and provide improvement suggestions. We are looking for proactive, driven self-starters. If you deal well with ambiguity and like to challenge the status quo or traditional thought, this might be the right opportunity for you. This person will hold herself or himself accountable (i.e., expected to follow through proactively with requests/deliverables). The responsibilities will not be complete upon submission of an opportunity or solution. Follow-up/post implementation analysis with downstream stakeholders will be required. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree highly desired; Master's preferred in business, scientific, or analytic disciplines. 3-5 years of experience in data analytics, PBM, or healthcare. Experience with 340B at a Covered Entity is required Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. SQL experience preferred Ability to communicate effectively to various audiences/levels including leadership; ability to take a complex financial/pricing issue/problem and deconstruct it into a concise, impactful message to leaders Ability to work independently and cross-functionally. This is currently a hybrid position and requires the ability to work in person in our St. Louis, MO office We will consider other locations, if necessary 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 96,800 - 161,300 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. 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 and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, click here. 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.

Responsibilities

The analyst will support a team in identifying, analyzing, and executing contract optimization opportunities, which involves data analysis and strategic thinking. This role requires coordinating with cross-functional partners, reviewing deliverables for quality, and conducting follow-up/post-implementation analysis with downstream stakeholders.