About the role
As a Healthcare Payer Functional/Technical Lead, you will make an impact by leading Facets System Integration initiatives and delivering innovative solutions that support healthcare payer operations. You will be a valued member of our Healthcare Product Consulting team and work collaboratively with clients, business stakeholders, solution architects, and global delivery teams to drive successful transformation programs.
In this role, you will:
Lead requirements gathering sessions, workshops, and Joint Application Design (JAD) discussions with client stakeholders.
Analyze existing payer systems, interfaces, and business processes to identify solution opportunities and transformation strategies.
Design end-to-end Facets Membership and Enrollment solutions, including functional specifications and integration requirements.
Provide technical and functional leadership to onshore and offshore delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Drive project estimation, planning, risk management, and delivery governance activities.
Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to resolve complex functional and technical challenges.
Support healthcare payer platform modernization and migration initiatives from legacy administration systems to Facets.
Promote AI-enabled software engineering and delivery practices to improve quality, productivity, and project outcomes.
Work model
We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, the work arrangement may be remote, hybrid, or onsite depending on client and project needs. 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
Extensive experience with Facets Membership and Enrollment, including enrollment lifecycle management, batch processing, and troubleshooting.
Strong knowledge of Facets backend data structures and data models.
Proven expertise in Healthcare Payer Operations, particularly across Commercial and ASO lines of business.
Experience leading solution design, functional architecture, and system integration initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to facilitate requirements gathering sessions, discovery workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
Experience managing onshore and offshore delivery teams in complex consulting or implementation environments.
Strong skills in project estimation, planning, risk management, and delivery oversight.
Exceptional communication, consulting, and client relationship management skills.
These will help you stand out
Experience with migration programs from legacy payer administration platforms to Facets.
Hands-on experience with MS SQL, .NET, REST APIs, and Power BI.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Experience working in large-scale healthcare transformation or system modernization initiatives.
Knowledge of AI-assisted software engineering, delivery practices, or relevant certifications.
Applicants will be accepted till 10/30/2026
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 is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future*
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $99K - $114K 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: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
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
We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.
