Facets Product & Benefits Consultant (Remote - US)

Cognizant; Lincoln (NE); Remote; USD 113,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays + PTO

401(k) plan

Long‑term/Short‑term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a Facets Product & Benefits Consultant for a remote U.S. role.

You will design, configure, test, and implement healthcare benefit configurations within the Facets platform, collaborating with analysts, product owners, and operations teams to deliver scalable and compliant solutions. Ideal candidates have extensive Facets configuration experience and a deep understanding of benefit design, pricing, and network variations.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of healthcare payer experience with Facets configuration.
• Strong knowledge of benefit design, copays, deductibles and network variations.
• Experience translating business requirements into scalable configurations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze benefit requirements and regulatory mandates to design Facets configurations.
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• Configure, validate and maintain Facets product and benefits components.
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• Assess impacts across membership, pricing, accumulators, and downstream integrations.
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• Develop configuration documentation and testing materials.
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• Create and execute testing scenarios for deductibles, copays, coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximums.
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• Troubleshoot defects and partner with cross-functional teams for launches.

Skills

Facets configuration

Healthcare payer experience

SQL

Data analysis

Agile delivery

Cross-functional teamwork

Benefit design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Tools

SQL

Facets batch and interface processes

Configuration comparison tools

Job description

Facets Product & Benefits Consultant (Remote - US)

Location: Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job ID: 00070476091

About the Role

As a Facets Product & Benefits Consultant, you will make an impact by designing, configuring, testing, and implementing healthcare products and benefit plans within the Facets platform. You will be a valued member of the Healthcare Technology team and work collaboratively with business analysts, claims teams, product owners, operations leaders, QA teams, and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, complaint, and high‑quality benefit solutions.

In this role, you will:

• Analyze benefit requirements, product documentation, regulatory mandates, and business needs to design effective Facets product and benefit configurations.
• Configure, validate, and maintain Facets Product & Benefits components that support accurate benefit administration and claims adjudication.
• Assess impacts across membership, provider networks, pricing, accumulators, claims processing, and downstream integrations.
• Develop configuration documentation, mapping artifacts, decision logs, and implementation support materials.
• Create and execute testing scenarios to validate benefit logic, including deductibles, copays, coinsurance, out‑of‑pocket maximums, limits, and network-based benefits.
• Troubleshoot configuration defects, identify root causes, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support product launches, benefit changes, releases, and production implementations.

Work Model

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants within the United States.

Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work‑life balance through our various wellbeing programs.

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured, we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need to Have to Be Considered

• 6+ years of healthcare payer experience, including at least 4 years of hands‑on Facets Product & Benefits configuration experience.
• Strong expertise in Facets Product & Benefits configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Deep understanding of healthcare benefit design, including copays, coinsurance, deductibles, out‑of‑pocket maximums, accumulators, limits, exclusions, and network variations.
• Experience analyzing business requirements and translating them into scalable configuration solutions.
• Knowledge of the relationship between benefit configuration, claims adjudication, pricing, eligibility, provider networks, and accumulators.
• Experience supporting end‑to‑end testing, defect resolution, implementation activities, and production validation.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

These Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience supporting Facets implementations, benefit renewals, product launches, platform migrations, or large‑scale remediation initiatives.
• Knowledge of Commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, Exchange, or ASO healthcare products.
• Experience using SQL, data analysis tools, configuration comparison tools, or Facets batch and interface processes.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements, benefit compliance standards, and audit controls.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments and cross‑functional healthcare technology teams.

Salary and Other Compensation:

Applicants will be accepted till 10/05/2026

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Please note, this role cannot offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future

The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $113,000 - $130,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long‑term/Short‑term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:

The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.