Business Analytics Lead Analyst - Evernorth - Hybrid

Preferred Location: St. Louis, MO
Type: Office Aligned / Hybrid

 

Role Summary:

The Business Analytics Lead Analyst role focuses on technical execution of the Evernorth Business Analytics and Data Solution Team’s data and analytics roadmap. You will become a subject matter expert on our Sales and Account Management technology stack, the underlying data, and its architecture. This role blends technical expertise with strategic insight to drive data integrity, scalability, and actionable intelligence across the organization.

 

Responsibilities:

This role will focus on two primary competencies: data management and insights delivery.

 

Data Management:

• Contribute to the design and development of data pipelines and reporting layers that serve as the single source of truth for Evernorth Sales data.
• Act as a SME for the team for Master Data Management strategy, including DataBricks onboarding/configuration.
• Write efficient, maintainable SQL and Python code in a collaborative Git/GitHub environment.
• Implement secure and compliant data sharing practices aligned with internal firewall policies and business sensitivities.

 

Insights Delivery:

• Analyze complex datasets to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
• Design and maintain intuitive Tableau dashboards that support business decision-making.
• Build and deploy end-user applications using Alteryx to streamline data access and usability.

 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in data management, including hands-on SQL and Python development in a collaborative environment.
• 3+ years of experience with Master Data Management principles (experience with DataBricks a bonus)
• Strong grasp of data governance, quality assurance, and DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself) coding principles.
• Strong communications skills with ability to present complex data insights effectively.
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt quickly to evolving business needs.
• Demonstrated skill in simplifying complex datasets and delivering actionable insights.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with business intelligence tools (Tableau preferred).
• Experience integrating APIs using Python and designing scalable data ingestion workflows.
• Experience with Alteryx as an application and integration tool (e.g., building interactive applications for end users on a server).
• Self-starter with a track record of owning tasks end-to-end—from problem exploration to solution delivery.
• High level of initiative, resilience, and a growth mindset when facing challenges or learning new tools and processes.

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.

About Evernorth Health Services

Evernorth Health Services, a division of The Cigna Group, creates pharmacy, care and benefit solutions to improve health and increase vitality. We relentlessly innovate to make the prediction, prevention and treatment of illness and disease more accessible to millions of people. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: SeeYourself@cigna.com for support. Do not email SeeYourself@cigna.com for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

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