Data Steward - Data Product Enablement & Governance

Cigna Healthcare•Bloomfield, CT

21h•$115,200 - $192,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Help Shape the Future of Healthcare Data At The Cigna Group, we believe high-quality, trusted data drives better health outcomes and business decisions. As a Data Steward on the Foundational Data Engineering team, you will play a critical role in improving the accessibility, quality, and governance of data that powers US Employer (USE) and Care+ analytic products. This is an opportunity to influence enterprise-wide data practices, partner with business and technology leaders, and ensure our data assets are secure, reliable, and ready to support innovation. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex data challenges, and want to make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Data Steward, Data Governance Analyst, or related data governance role.
5+ years of experience within the healthcare industry.
Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality management, metadata management, data lineage, and regulatory compliance practices.
Experience defining and implementing data quality metrics, controls, and monitoring processes.
Ability to lead discussions and influence stakeholders across multiple business and technology teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills.
Experience working in Agile environments.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with SQL tools (SSMS), Teradata, and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting Cigna's US Employer business.
Experience working with enterprise data governance frameworks and tools.
Knowledge of healthcare analytics, operational data, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Experience partnering with data product, engineering, and analytics teams to improve enterprise data capabilities.

Responsibilities

Lead data governance initiatives that improve the quality, consistency, and usability of foundational and analytic data assets across USE and Care+.
Partner with business, technology, and regulatory stakeholders to define, document, and maintain critical data standards and governance practices.
Serve as a trusted subject matter expert on data usage, data assets, metadata, lineage, business glossaries, and critical data elements.
Drive data quality strategies by establishing metrics, monitoring performance, identifying trends, and coordinating remediation efforts.
Assess and mitigate risks related to data quality, security, compliance, integrity, and appropriate usage.
Collaborate with Enterprise Data Governance and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies and standards.
Act as the central coordination point for data quality initiatives, issue resolution activities, and governance-related decision making.
Support delivery teams, business partners, and analysts with consultative guidance that improves data-driven outcomes.
Evaluate data access requirements and security controls to protect sensitive information and support regulatory and contractual obligations.
Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, analytics capabilities, and data-driven decision making.