Data Science Advisor (Enterprise Model Governance) - Work from Home

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data science techniques, Employee life cycle, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, R Programming, SAS

Job Description

In today’s data-centric landscape, the effective management and governance of models lie at the heart of informed decision-making. We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking professional to join our dynamic Enterprise Model Governance (EMG) Team. This pivotal new role will play a key part in shaping the future of our organization, ensuring that our models are not just powerful, but reliable, fair, transparent, compliant, and poised to drive Cigna’s strategic initiatives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with business units across the company to expand our existing model inventory and include all in-scope models for Model Lifecycle Governance

• Understand these models’ applications and work with stakeholders to assign risk tiers to them appropriately

• Develop and continuously enhance Model Lifecycle Governance policy, procedure, and process

• Work on change management and develop model governance training materials

• Follow and understand evolving regulations around model/AI governance. Embrace the latest regulatory developments into Cigna’s EMG practice

• Help launch Model Lifecycle Governance Program for Evernorth, ESI, EviCore and International Markets

• Work cross-functionally to enforce adherence to the model governance framework and provide ongoing support for enhancements to the methodology. Working with Internal Audit when needed and appropriate for enforcement

• Monitor and manage model governance KPIs of business partners around usage, disparity metrics and performance tracking

• Participate in ongoing implementation of the governance procedure and various efforts in model standardization, automation, and inventory management

• Work on standing up model performance monitoring capability

• Support model bias mitigation work including monitoring the geo data and probability data used for bias testing

• Understand specialty requirements to properly manage models provided by or provided to 3rd parties​, and help with the planned expansion of Model Lifecycle Governance to cover external models at appropriate time

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of hands-on model building experience required with proficiency in SAS, Python, or R

• Deep understanding of statistics, probability theory, applied mathematics, and numerical optimization methods with broad exposure to modern machine learning models

• Strong interpersonal skills and an outstanding ability to build relationships and navigate within a complex organization

• Self-awareness, maturity, ability to collaborate as part of the multi-disciplinary team

• Good communication and stakeholder management skills

• Passionate self-starter to collaborate with senior stakeholders to establish trust & transparency in model lifecycles

• MS in Quantitative fields such as Mathematics, Decision Science, Operations Research, Computer Science, Economics, Statistics, Engineering or equivalent work experience; PhD preferred

• Experience in established institutions requiring setting up regulatory and / or consensus-driven methodology and model validation guidelines preferred

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 102,000 - 170,000 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.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That’s why 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) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group.

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we’re dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. 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.