Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP) - Start Date: July 12, 2027

Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Cigna Group's Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP) offers a 4–5 year rotation-based path through data, analytics and AI, with each rotation spanning 12–18 months. The program emphasizes training in cutting-edge analytics tools, leadership development, and mentoring to prepare future analytics leaders.

Applicants are typically recent graduates or early-career professionals with a Master’s in a quantitative field and a strong track record in coding, ML, and data-driven problem

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field (data science, statistics, business analytics, mathematics)
• Completed a Cigna Group internship prior to applying
• GPA 3.2+ strongly preferred
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Demonstrated motivation for leadership and ethical AI practices

Responsibilities

• Build predictive models using machine learning techniques
• Apply AI-driven segmentation to personalize communication
• Use NLP to analyze unstructured data such as feedback or notes
• Explore generative AI applications to automate insights generation

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership potential

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Master’s degree in data science / statistics / business analytics / mathematics

Tools

Python

R

Java

Julia

SAS

GitHub Copilot

SQL

AWS SageMaker / Azure ML

Job description

The Cigna Group, along with its wholly owned subsidiary Evernorth, is hiring a class of full-time associates for its Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP). The ALDP seeks to develop future analytics leaders for The Cigna Group and Evernorth. We believe data, analytics, and artificial intelligence are the critical to solve healthcare’s greatest challenges, and we’re committed to hiring and training the next generation of leaders who will combine their advanced technical skills—including AI and machine learning—with business acumen, communication, and leadership to tackle those huge societal challenges.

The Cigna Group's Analytics Leadership Development Program is seeking curious, driven individuals who are eager to learn, grow and lead. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates or those early in their careers who are excited to apply their academic knowledge in analytics, data science and AI. The ALDP is designed to support your transition from academia to industry in which the framework allows for continued development through participation in a series of rotations. Associates are able to focus on key data, machine learning, and analytical competencies during the 4–5 year program. ALDP’s formalized structure is comprised of technical and non-technical skills training, networking opportunities, formal mentoring, and use of cutting-edge analytical and AI tools. Program rotations are typically 12–18 months in length and span all areas of The Cigna Group’s Data and Analytics organization.

Possible full-time projects include, but are not limited to:

• (1) Building predictive models to identify high-need customers for one of The Cigna Group's clinical programs using machine learning techniques.
• (2) Leveraging clustering algorithms and AI-driven segmentation to enable personalization in customer communication and outreach.
• (3) Apply natural language processing (NLP), and other advanced analytical capabilities, to analyze unstructured data such as customer feedback or clinical notes.
• (4) Exploration of generative AI applications to automate insights generation and enhance decision-making.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have participated in and completed a Cigna Group internship prior to applying for this position.
• Master’s degree in a quantitative field, such as data science, statistics, business analytics, mathematics, or related major
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• Strong motivation to apply responsible and ethical AI practices to real-world business challenges
• Strong motivation for leadership (e.g., demonstrated through extracurricular work or relevant certifications)
• Takes ownership of work in which they are assigned
• Demonstrated motivation and ability to creatively solve problems and identify novel solutions to enhance productivity and modernize existing practices
• Demonstrated coursework or real-world application of analytical and AI methods, including but not limited to: writing code (e.g., Python, R, Java, Julia, SAS), using developer tools such as GitHub Copilot, developing models (e.g., regression, decision trees, deep learning, or generative AI techniques), and/or evaluating outcomes using statistical techniques (e.g., matched case-control studies, A/B testing)
• Follows best programming practices and writes clean, documented, and well-structured code
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Qlik, Power BI) and PowerPoint a plus
• Experience with relational databases and SQL
• Experience with cloud-based AI/ML platforms (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML) a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, across a variety of technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to collaborate with other technical colleagues to understand goals/priorities and to identify roadblocks/solutions
• 3.2+ GPA strongly preferred

Additional Information

Locations: ALDP Associates are expected to work in-person the majority of the time—defined as more than 50% of each workweek. Applicants should be prepared to be aligned to one of the following office locations: Bloomfield, CT | Raleigh, NC | Morris Plains, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | Austin, TX

Program Schedule

You must be available to work a 40-hour work week beginning July 12, 2027. Working days are Monday – Friday.

Work Authorization

One goal of this leadership development program is to prepare and identify qualified candidates for leadership roles with The Cigna Group upon program completion. Therefore, this position is open only to individuals who are eligible for employment in the United States and who would not require visa support including H-1B or CPT/OPT/STEM, etc., now or in the future.

Compensation

For this position, we anticipate offering a base salary of $105,000 with a competitive benefit package. For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 86,600 - 144,300 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, paid holidays, and leaves of absence. For more details on our employee benefits programs.

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.

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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.

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.