Application Development Lead Analyst

Role: Application Development Lead Analyst (Medicare, Part C)Overview: This position requires proficiency in writing complex SQL code and at least one programming language, in addition to database management. Also, requires strong communication, analytic and project management skills to support the benefit submission for the annual Medicare Part C bid process related but not limited to the Plan Benefit Package preparation.Responsibilities:

Annual preparations of detailed benefit documentation in compliance with CMS requirements

Assist in the creation and implementation of an internal API platform to communicate benefits to the CMS platform

Parsing complex JSON data to provide downstream benefit summaries and analytics

Complete benefit assessments and projects for corporate-wide or market-specific initiatives

Actively participates in team and other internal meetings and may present on specific topics

Qualifications:

BS in Mathematics, Computer Science or Computer Information Systems preferred

Experience with JSON data and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB) preferred

Experience within cloud development, preferably AWS preferred

Minimum 2-3 years Medicare benefits and CMS PBP interface experience preferred

Healthcare or Medicare experience

Proficient in writing complex SQL and limited some database management

Proficient in at least one programming language (Python preferred)

Strong communication and presentation skills; written/verbal proficiency

Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to produce in fast paced environment in order to meet tight deadlines

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 79,700 - 132,900 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 Cigna HealthcareCigna 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. 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.