Affordability Strategy and Governance Lead

The Cigna Group

Affordability Strategy and Governance Lead at Cigna Healthcare responsible for developing and managing affordability strategies. Collaborating across functions and analyzing data for strategic initiatives.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeChicago • Connecticut, Illinois, New York, Tennessee, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $77,500 - $129,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Tableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development of affordability strategic initiatives aligned with CHC and enterprise goals and market needs
Conduct robust internal reviews and external market scans to identify emerging trends, capability gaps, and innovation opportunities
Enable effective governance execution through end-to-end coordination of meeting logistics, documentation of key decisions and actions, and structured stakeholder follow-up to maintain momentum and accountability across initiatives
Collaborate with matrix partners across CHC clinical teams, along with other internal teams including clinical, product, data and analytics, and operations to ensure strategic alignment
Participate in cross-functional workgroups as a proxy for CHC affordability and payment integrity strategy, contributing to the design of new commercial programs and products
Analyze claims and operational data to identify trends, gaps, and affordability opportunities
Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for both payment strategy and non-payment stakeholders
Proficiency in using data visualization and analytics tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) to develop dashboards, reports, and presentations that inform strategic decisions
Prepare executive-level presentations, memos, and updates on strategic affordability initiatives and projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred (e.g. MPH, MBA, MHA)
At least 3 years of experience in healthcare strategy, financial operations or related roles
Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in a matrixed organization and collaborating across functions.
Experience in payer, provider, or integrated delivery system environments preferred.
Familiarity with trend analytics, population health strategies, or payment integrity preferred.
Exposure to strategic planning, business case development, or healthcare innovation preferred.

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

data analysisdata visualizationtrend analyticspopulation health strategiespayment integritystrategic planningbusiness case developmentfinancial operationshealthcare strategy

Soft Skills

project managementanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillswritten communicationverbal communicationcollaborationstakeholder managementaccountability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMPHMBAMHA