Healthcare Data Analyst - Value Based Care - Remote
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About the Role
Do you enjoy turning complex health data into insights that improve care? As a Business Analytics Advisor, you will help shape value-based care programs that make healthcare more affordable and improve quality and outcomes. In this role, you will partner with clinicians, business leaders, and technology teams to design solutions that drive smarter decisions. You will work on meaningful challenges, apply advanced analytics, and help influence how care is delivered across the system. We are a collaborative and mission-driven team that values curiosity, continuous learning, and making a real difference for the people we serve. What You Will Do (Responsibilities) Shape value-based care programs by translating complex data into clear insights that support affordability, quality, and improved outcomes. Lead advanced analytics and exploratory studies to uncover trends, identify root causes, and highlight new opportunities across healthcare and specialty care data. Evaluate pilots and initiatives using strong statistical methods, enabling confident, data-driven decisions and program improvements. Develop and maintain financial and analytic models that support program design, forecasting, and performance tracking. Partner cross-functionally with clinical, business, and technical teams to embed analytics into tools, workflows, and decision-making processes. Communicate insights with clarity and impact, helping non-technical stakeholders understand key findings and take action. Continuously improve analytic approaches, seeking new ways to simplify complexity and deliver greater value through data. What You Bring (Qualifications)
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare analytics, value-based care analytics, or a related research role. Strong experience working with healthcare data, including medical claims, clinical, pharmacy, and eligibility data. Advanced analytics skills using SQL and tools such as SAS, R, and/or Python. Solid understanding of statistical methods, including regression, confidence intervals, power analysis, and model validation. Working knowledge of value-based care models such as ACOs, episodes, or bundled payments. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree or equivalent experience in statistics, data science, public health, health economics, or a related field. Experience in medical economics or healthcare financial modeling. Experience creating data visualizations and storytelling using tools such as Tableau or Python-based libraries. This role is a great fit for someone who brings curiosity, analytical depth, and a passion for improving healthcare—while working alongside a team that is committed to learning, collaboration, and meaningful impact. 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 107,700 - 179,500 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. 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. Apply To This Job