Responsibilities- Lead data governance initiatives that improve the quality, consistency, and usability of foundational and analytic data assets across USE and Care+.
- Partner with business, technology, and regulatory stakeholders to define, document, and maintain critical data standards and governance practices.
- Serve as a trusted subject matter expert on data usage, data assets, metadata, lineage, business glossaries, and critical data elements.
- Drive data quality strategies by establishing metrics, monitoring performance, identifying trends, and coordinating remediation efforts.
- Assess and mitigate risks related to data quality, security, compliance, integrity, and appropriate usage.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Data Governance and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with corporate policies and standards.
- Act as the central coordination point for data quality initiatives, issue resolution activities, and governance-related decision making.
- Support delivery teams, business partners, and analysts with consultative guidance that improves data-driven outcomes.
- Evaluate data access requirements and security controls to protect sensitive information and support regulatory and contractual obligations.
- Contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, analytics capabilities, and data-driven decision making.
Required Qualifications- 5+ years of experience as a Data Steward, Data Governance Analyst, or related data governance role.
- 5+ years of experience within the healthcare industry.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, data quality management, metadata management, data lineage, and regulatory compliance practices.
- Experience defining and implementing data quality metrics, controls, and monitoring processes.
- Ability to lead discussions and influence stakeholders across multiple business and technology teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills.
- Experience working in Agile environments.
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency with SQL tools (SSMS), Teradata, and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting Cigna's US Employer business.
- Experience working with enterprise data governance frameworks and tools.
- Knowledge of healthcare analytics, operational data, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
- Experience partnering with data product, engineering, and analytics teams to improve enterprise data capabilities.
What Success Looks Like- Trusted, well-governed data assets that support business and analytic needs.
- Improved data quality and reduced risk across USE and Care+ domains.
- Strong stakeholder partnerships that accelerate delivery and decision making.
- Sustainable governance processes that enable long-term growth and innovation.
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 115,200 - 192,000 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, click here.
