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Sr. Principal of Digital, Technology and Data Policy

The Cigna Group
Washington, DC Other | Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025 CLOSED ON 1/31/2025

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The job profile for this position is Government Affairs Senior Principal, which is a Band 5 Senior Contributor Career Track Role.

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Job Title – Principal or Sr. Principal of Digital, Technology and Data Policy

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Experienced legislative and regulatory public policy analyst and thought leader in the health care/insurance space to support development of policy and analysis on current and emerging health care technology and data policy. Must be able to write detailed analyses of legislation and regulations on portfolio topics and develop legislative, regulatory, and overarching policy solutions. 

Individual is responsible for issues under federal debate and/or emerging in the federal environment as a key contributor to Cigna’s Government Affairs team. Our overall policy solutions must drive affordability, predictability, and simplicity for our clients and the system at large on the following topics:

  • AI
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data analytics
  • Data enablement and interoperability
  • Health technology
  • Provider directory technology issues
  • Prior authorization technology issues
  • Consumer virtual and telehealth technology issues
  • Security and privacy
  • Real time benefits

Specific activities include developing and implementing policy and positioning recommendations, legislative and regulatory analysis, and facilitating internal and external work groups. The position requires candidates to be able to: 

  • Analyze, define, and communicate critical trends.
  • Analyze proposed legislation and regulations, compare to current laws, develop responses, and identify/predict likely legislative or regulatory outcomes. Work is predominantly at the federal level but must be able to support both state and international policy work. Must be able to compose legislative technical assistance.
  • Gather input via written and oral communications and synthesize diverse internal feedback for external consumption.
  • Work with business partners to support the enterprise regarding implementation of laws and regulations pertaining to data and technology issues and partner to identify business risks and opportunities in external policy developments.
  • Develop policy alternatives through discussion papers, white papers, and related policy principles. Prepare written communications, including discussion documents and memos; develop consensus positions; and write comment letters, policy briefs, and talking points that take into account enterprise and operations positions. Must have ability to focus quickly with complex issues.
  • Be able to separate mission-critical from routine tasks and focus on high-value projects. 
  • Assure consistency in policy approaches across the enterprise.
  • Present views internally and to policymakers and external groups.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Legislative analysis background
  • Understanding of current federal statutory construct on portfolio issues and emerging proposals
  • Understanding of health technology issues related to health insurance, PBM spaces
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Political acumen
  • Ability to think and work constructively with business partners via strong interpersonal skills
  • Proven organizational skills
  • Ability to finalize work product in timely and accurate fashion
  • Ability to work as a team member
  • Strong problem solving with keen ability to identify and seek information
  • Excel at thoughtful, respectful engagement with external priority high-level stakeholders, policymakers, industry groups, and alliance partners

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of policy setting experience in the data, technology space and have a strong and successful record of being a leader in policy setting environments such as on a relevant committee on Capitol Hill, in an Administration, and/or in a relevant Agency or in-house with a corporation or trade association. They will enjoy collaborating, be highly energetic, extremely strategic and innovative, and have a track record of creating actionable plans and strategies.

Bachelor’s degree is required. JD, MBA, or Master’s degree and/or related work experience described above preferred.  

LOCATION:

Washington DC

COMPENSATION:

Compensation will be competitive and consist of a base salary, incentive bonus, and equity, which will be determined by experience and achievement.


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 167,600 - 279,300 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 and long term incentive 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.

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.

Please note that you must meet our posting guidelines to be eligible for consideration.  Policy can be reviewed at this link.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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