Senior Executive Assistant

Cigna

$74K — $112K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of advanced experience in executive support or senior-level administration.
  • Skilled in managing complex calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, and confidential information.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, virtual meeting platforms, and digital communication tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • High integrity, accountability, and resourcefulness, with strong follow-through.
  • Interest in developing AI and digital skills, with experience supporting virtual teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-level, trusted support to senior leaders, safeguarding sensitive information.
  • Manage complex calendars and meetings, resolving conflicts quickly and adapting to changes.
  • Coordinate executive meetings and events, handling logistics and follow-up efficiently.
  • Collaborate with various teams to create seamless support for leaders and employees.
  • Plan travel logistics and manage related expenses using appropriate company systems.
  • Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and access to necessary tools and spaces.
  • Prepare polished correspondence and materials for executive communication.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental from day one.
  • 401(k) plan and company paid life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support ongoing education.
  • Minimum of 18 days paid time off each year, plus paid holidays.
  • Leaves of absence offered as needed.
Full Job Description

Senior Executive Assistant, Data, Digital & AI

About the Role

Are you energized by helping senior leaders stay focused, connected, and ready for what comes next? As the Senior Executive Assistant supporting the Chief Data, Digital & AI Officer and senior leadership team, you will be a trusted partner, thoughtful problem solver, and steady presence in a fast-moving environment.

You will anticipate needs, manage complex priorities, and create the structure that helps leaders and teams work at their best. This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships across the enterprise, support meaningful technology and AI work, and continue growing your own digital skills.

What You Will Do (Responsibilities)

  • Provide trusted, high-level support to the Chief Data, Digital & AI Officer and senior leaders while handling sensitive information with sound judgment and discretion.

  • Own complex calendars and meeting priorities, resolving conflicts and adapting quickly to changing business needs.

  • Coordinate executive meetings and events from planning through follow-up, including logistics, technology, materials, minutes, decisions, and action items.

  • Partner with the Chief of Staff, operations leads, executive assistants, technical support, communications, travel, and real estate teams to create seamless leader and team support.

  • Plan thoughtful travel experiences, manage expenses, and coordinate related logistics using company travel and expense systems.

  • Support onboarding, offboarding, equipment, workspace, access, distribution lists, SharePoint, and communication channels for employees and contractors.

  • Create polished correspondence, presentations, spreadsheets, reports, and other executive-ready materials.

  • Coordinate vendor payments, invoices, delegated transactions, and department administration with accuracy and accountability.

  • Lead or support team programs, events, philanthropy, and special projects that strengthen connection and culture.

  • Anticipate issues, secure the right support, and recommend practical solutions that keep work moving forward.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in executive support, senior-level administration, project coordination, or a related field.

  • Experience supporting senior leaders and managing complex calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, and confidential information.

  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and virtual meeting platforms.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to work independently, adjust priorities, solve problems, and use sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.

  • High degree of integrity, accountability, discretion, resourcefulness, and follow-through.

  • Interest in using Microsoft Copilot and continuing to build AI and digital skills.

  • Experience supporting virtual teams and working effectively across levels and functions.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting senior executives in a large, complex, or Fortune 500 organization.

  • Experience with tools such as Concur, Workday, SharePoint, and enterprise communication platforms.

  • Experience supporting team programs, executive events, vendor processes, or cross-functional projects.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, communications, administration, or a related field.


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 hourly rate of 36 - 54 USD / hourly, 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, .



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