Provider Contracting Lead Analyst, Carolinas - Cigna Healthcare - Remote

Help build provider partnerships that make high-quality, affordable care more accessible. In this role, you will support contract negotiations with ancillary providers and health systems, turn financial insights into informed decisions, and strengthen provider relationships across an assigned market. You will work alongside experienced partners while building the contracting, analytical, and market knowledge needed to grow your career and create greater value for customers and providers. Responsibilities Lead contract negotiations with providers, ancillary providers and health systems, with guidance from your manager and senior teammates, to support market, network, and affordability goals. Build detailed financial models and analyze provider contract terms to support timely decisions and achieve performance expectations. Use internal contracting systems and processes accurately and efficiently to support contract administration and implementation. Build and maintain trusted relationships with current and prospective providers, using clear communication and responsive service to strengthen long-term partnerships. Monitor provider relationships and the competitive landscape within the assigned market to identify risks, gaps, and opportunities. Apply knowledge of provider network dynamics to support contracting strategy, strengthen Commercial networks, and advance value-oriented arrangements. Partner with Provider Service, Provider Data Management, Fee Schedule Management, Lega