Role Summary
Reporting to the Data Science Senior Manager, this role will work collaboratively with our marketing, sales, underwriting, and other matrix partners under Cigna's Health Services Company, Evernorth. The candidate will perform data exploration, feature engineering, statistical analysis to ultimately develop predictive models that drive B2B Sales, Marketing and Underwriting objectives. The Decision Science team focuses on modeling-based initiatives that improve prospect and client targeting, retention and cross sell. Our work is highly relevant and impactful to Sales & Marketing strategy and performance.
Responsibilities

• Lead the team's development and maintenance of Machine Learning models (LightGBM and other Decision Tree-based models, Logistic Regression, etc.) that generalize well to new data
• Connect to Sales, Marketing, Finance and Underwriting data, build data sets, perform statistical analysis and refine features
• Design models and output that can be easily interpreted and consumed by non-technical stakeholders
• Apply Test and Learn (A/B type or similar testing methods) to evaluate models prior to, and after, full implementation
• Produce and maintain documentation on methods, code and models developed
• Serve as technical and methodological SME and collaborative advisor for Sales, Marketing and Underwriting teams on statistical analysis and modeling initiatives
• Communicate results/recommendations persuasively to achieve buy in and drive implementation from non-technical audiences

Qualifications
This position requires robust ML modeling acumen, expertise applying rigorous statistical methodology, as well as communication and advisory skills.

• 5+ years' experience exploring data with Python and SQL and building refined data sets (AWS, Databricks environments)
• 5+ years' applying statistical analysis and testing (T-Test, Chi Square, Confusion Matrix, F1 score, AUC)
• 5+ years' predictive modelling experience developing models (LightGBM and other Decision Tree-based models, Logistic Regression, etc.) in Python (scikit-learn) required.
• Knowledge of Sales and Marketing data preferred
• Solid verbal communication and consultative skills
• Ability to collaborate with non- technical teams/leadership, establish working relationships, and drive business decisions

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 109, 100 - 181, 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. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.