Affordability Strategy and Governance Lead (Hybrid)

Affordability Strategy And Governance Lead

The Affordability Strategy and Governance Lead plays a critical role in managing and executing payment integrity strategies that improve outcomes, affordability, and the cost of care across Cigna Healthcare. This position requires a strong understanding of healthcare dynamics, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate insights into actionable plans. Success in this role demands strategic analysis, financial acumen, and experience within healthcare or payer organizations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Governance Support

• Support development of affordability strategic initiatives aligned with CHC and enterprise goals.
• Create strategic frameworks, business cases, and initiative roadmaps.
• Conduct internal reviews and external market scans to identify trends, gaps, and innovation opportunities.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analysis & Insights

Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred (MPH, MBA, MHA).

Experience : Minimum 3+ years in healthcare strategy, financial operations, or related roles. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Word). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working in a matrixed organization. Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in payer, provider, or integrated delivery systems. Familiarity with trend analytics, population health strategies, or payment integrity. Exposure to strategic planning, business case development, or healthcare innovation.

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 76,400 - 127,300 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.

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.

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. 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.