Senior Advisor, Data Science – Medical Cost Trend & Forecasting

The Cigna Group

Senior Advisor, Data Science leading medical cost trend forecasting and analytics solutions. Collaborating with finance and engineering teams to drive healthcare innovations and improve financial stability.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeNew York City • Connecticut, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,200 - $218,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSparkSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design and delivery of advanced medical cost forecasting solutions that improve claim reserving and enterprise financial forecasting
Prototype and validate new analytical approaches using techniques such as time series modeling, simulation, and machine learning
Create diagnostics and performance measures to evaluate forecast accuracy and explain key cost drivers
Partner with finance, actuarial, and business teams to translate forecasting needs into actionable analytics solutions
Communicate findings through clear insights, presentations, and technical documentation to support decision-making
Develop early-warning analytics to identify emerging cost trends and risks
Collaborate with data engineering and product teams to ensure scalable and interpretable solutions
Contribute to model monitoring, governance, and continuous improvement processes
Mentor junior team members and share best practices across the data science community

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in data science, analytics, or a related field
Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, machine learning, and statistical modeling
Hands-on experience with forecasting techniques such as time series analysis, simulation, or scenario modeling
Experience working with large datasets using platforms such as Databricks or Spark
Ability to communicate complex analytical concepts to technical and business audiences
Experience partnering cross-functionally to deliver data-driven solutions

Benefits

Comp & perks

health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs
401(k)
company paid life insurance
tuition reimbursement
a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year
paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLmachine learningstatistical modelingtime series modelingsimulationforecasting techniquesscenario modelingdata analysismodel monitoring

Soft Skills

communicationmentoringcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingpresentation skillscross-functional partnershipdecision-makinginsight generationbest practices sharing