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

Cigna; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cigna Group's Analytics Leadership Development Program (ALDP) seeks curious, driven graduates to rotate through the Data and Analytics organization over 4–5 years, building expertise in data science, machine learning, NLP and AI.

Based in Bloomfield, CT with in-person work most of the week, the program offers formal training, mentoring and hands-on projects including predictive modeling, clustering for segmentation, and generative AI exploration, plus a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a quantitative field (data science, statistics, analytics, mathematics).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with leadership potential.
• Experience with writing code (Python, R, Java, Julia, SAS) and ML methods.
• Familiarity with AI ethics and responsible AI practices in business.
• Experience with Excel and data visualization tools; SQL and cloud ML platforms a plus.
• GPA 3.2+ strongly preferred; internship with Cigna Group is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across The Cigna Group's Data and Analytics organization.
• Build predictive models and perform segmentation using ML techniques.
• Apply NLP to analyze unstructured data like feedback or notes.
• Explore generative AI applications to automate insights and decision making.

Skills

Data science

Machine learning

NLP

SQL

Python/R/Java

Communication skills

Excel/BI tools

Cloud platforms

Leadership potential

Ethical AI

Education

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Tableau/Power BI

SQL databases

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).

Overview

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

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, t h i s 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.

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.