Data Science Advisor - Renewal Risk - Remote

We’re looking for a Data Science Advisor to help shape how data science drives profitable growth across The Cigna Group. As part of the Data Science Center of Expertise (DSCOE), this role partners closely with Actuarial, Underwriting, and Data & Analytics leaders to turn advanced analytics into smarter underwriting and pricing decisions. If you enjoy solving complex problems, influencing strategy, and working collaboratively across disciplines, this role offers meaningful impact and growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced statistical and machine learning models that inform underwriting and pricing strategies and improve prediction of claims cost and risk drivers.

• Design and evaluate experiments using innovative data sources and modeling techniques to assess business impact and model effectiveness.

• Generate deep insights into client- and customer-level risk variability and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for partners and leaders.

• Influence decisions around data architecture and future data investments by assessing current capabilities and identifying opportunities to scale impact.

• Communicate results and recommendations through clear, well-structured analysis and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Collaborate across the Data Science COE, underwriting, pricing, and analytics teams to deliver solutions aligned to enterprise goals.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science, advanced analytics, or a related field.

• Strong proficiency in machine learning, statistics, and data analysis using Python or R, SQL, and modern version control tools (e.g., Git).

• Experience working with large, complex datasets; healthcare data such as claims or EHR is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to independently deliver complex analytical work, identify risks or blockers, and propose practical solutions.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts in clear, business-focused language.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying predictive or machine learning models to production or cloud-based environments.

• Familiarity with underwriting, pricing, or insurance-related analytics.

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

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 107,700 - 179,500 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.

At The Cigna Group, 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), 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, click here.

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 need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance.  Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.

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.