Provider Contracting Lead Analyst, Carolinas - Cigna Healthcare - Remote

Cigna Healthcare•North Carolina Work at Home, NC

1d•$71,400 - $119,000•Remote

About The Position

The Provider Contracting Lead Analyst supports provider partnerships and contracting across the North Carolina and South Carolina markets. The role supports contract negotiations with ancillary providers and health systems, develops financial analyses to inform decisions, and helps strengthen provider relationships. The analyst works with experienced partners and cross-functional teams to advance market, network, and affordability goals and to support Commercial networks and value-oriented arrangements. The position is remote and requires occasional travel to provider sites throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. For work performed at home occasionally or permanently, internet service must be cable broadband or fiber optic with speeds of at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. The anticipated annual salary range is $71,400–$119,000, depending on relevant factors such as experience and geographic location. The role is also anticipated to be eligible for an annual bonus plan.

Requirements

Two or more years of experience in Commercial provider contracting, network operations, provider pricing, or a closely related area.
Strong analytical skills and financial acumen, including the ability to evaluate contract terms and support data-informed decisions.
Clear written, verbal, listening, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
Ability to take initiative, solve problems, influence outcomes, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to collaborate across teams, manage competing priorities, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Commitment to integrity, dependable follow-through, and strong customer service.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Occasional travel to provider sites throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
For working at home occasionally or permanently, access to cable broadband or fiber optic internet service with at least 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
Experience negotiating contracts with ancillary providers or health systems.
Experience using provider contracting, network management, or pricing systems.
Knowledge of Commercial provider networks, local market dynamics, and value-oriented contracting.

Responsibilities

Lead provider contract negotiations with guidance from a manager and senior teammates to support market, network, and affordability goals.
Build financial models and analyze provider contract terms to support timely decisions and performance expectations.
Use internal contracting systems and processes accurately and efficiently to support contract administration and implementation.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective providers through clear communication and responsive service.
Monitor provider relationships and the competitive landscape in the assigned market to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities.
Apply knowledge of provider network dynamics to support contracting strategy, strengthen Commercial networks, and advance value-oriented arrangements.
Partner with Provider Service, Provider Data Management, Fee Schedule Management, Legal, Network Analytics, Compliance, Sales, regional leadership, and other teams to advance agreements and resolve issues.
Communicate analyses, recommendations, progress, and risks clearly to internal partners and provider stakeholders.