This newly created role will support Dental Economics, focusing on analytics related to network/contracting, trend analysis, large case analytics, plan design/product analytics, and more. The role will have one direct report and will be instrumental in establishing a governance committee consisting of leaders from the dental Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to manage the inventory of analytical projects. This position offers the opportunity to work with various matrix partners across the dental organization and influence business decisions and strategies through analytical insights. **Key Functions** + Gain a comprehensive understanding of dental economics, including network/contracting, trend analysis, large case analytics, and plan design/product analytics. + Design and maintain a comprehensive testing and analytics plan. Perform and oversee the execution of various analytical elements to ensure accuracy and relevance of results. + Lead the creation and management of a governance committee with leaders from the dental SLT to oversee the inventory of analytical projects. + Work closely with underwriting and other relevant teams for user acceptance testing and training. + Collaborate with matrix partners across the dental organization to manage various workstreams, ensuring that all stakeholders are properly consulted, engaged, and informed. + Organize and facilitate participation from the dental analytics team. Ensure thorough documentation of findings and decisions. + Facilitate the design of the post-launch release management process for analytical tools and projects, including timing, requirement gathering, etc. + Provide analytical insights to influence business decisions and strategies within the dental organization. + Supervise and mentor one direct report, providing guidance and support for their professional development. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field strongly preferred. + 5+ years of relevant experience in actuarial analysis or healthcare analytics. Prior dental or healthcare experience strongly preferred. + FSA designation preferred. + Strong analytical skills with the ability to dive into detailed methodological differences. + Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage both detailed and big-picture items. + Great team player and effective communicator. + Proactive with the initiative and courage to recommend course corrections. + Experience in leading and mentoring team members. 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 126,900 - 211,500 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. 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 Healthcare** 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. 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