Cigna Hiring for Technical Reviewer – Government and Education Segment at Hartford, CT Full Time

This position within the Government and Education Bid team has responsibility for acting as a key matrix partner support to the Strategist team for all new and existing segment business opportunities. Technical Reviewers respond to and/or vet with subject matter experts (SMEs) provisions or questions in request for proposals (RFPs) tied to some the following categories:

• Contractual provisions (may be found in Business Associates Agreements (BAAs), contracts, terms and conditions)
• Legislative questions (class action, federal/state/regulatory, lawsuits, taxes, etc.)
• Political questions (antitrust, procurement, force majeure, etc.)
• Subcontractor questions (assignment, audits, and payments)
• Intellectual Property
• Cigna Information (Cigna History, Legal Entity Questions, Cigna Board of Directors)
• Security Questionnaire (CIP)
• HIPPA Questions
• HR Questions (policies, discrimination, equal opportunity)

Technical Reviewers conduct a thorough review of all RFP documents, including terms and conditions, specialized bid requirements, and contracts for G&E proposals. Responsible for determining the right proposal responses that represent Cigna’s risk tolerance based on products and funding. Coordinates closely with company designated Legal and Contract SMEs to ensure proposal content is accurate, persuasive and timely.

Critical Role Components

General Responsibilities:
Have a thorough understanding of G&E industry nuances and impacts on Cigna’s standard procedures; drive compliance to customer requirements throughout organization with various matrix partners.

Offer alternatives and suggestions based on client research and collaboration with SME resources to position Cigna in a more positive light, whenever possible.

Identify, recognize and understand government terminology and nuances in procurement bids, i.e., diversity, insurance, bid bonds, and EEOC requirements, etc.

Constructively recommend specific ways to improve the quality of work and the efficiency of the operation. Demonstrate support, involvement and/or leadership in initiatives focused on continuous improvement.

Assist G&E Managers in the identification of library database update needs.

Additional Responsibilities:
Responsible for the end-to-end management of the legal, procurement and contract responses to questions, contracts and BAAs for G&E RFPs. Prepare and manage the preparation of complex Medical, Dental, Vision, Retiree, and onsite health legal responses. This often requires the suggestion of alternatives that communicate Cigna’s position in a compelling manner.

Responsible for interpreting the right strategic response to represent Cigna’s risk tolerance based on products and funding. Coordinate closely with company designated Legal and Contract SMEs to ensure proposal content is accurate, persuasive and timely. Follow up on outstanding items/data and communicate to all appropriate parties as required.

Provide proposal ready RFP responses that are correct, complete, adhere to segment-specific nuances and depict Cigna’s value proposition to meet the proposal terms, conditions and specifications. Responses must be within schedule timetable, high quality, free of grammatical errors and follow format and style guidelines.

Identify and coordinate non-standard business requests and legal decisions that may put us at risk to Cigna’s Legal, Sales and Underwriting partners.

Research regulations referenced in RFPs to understand the obligations or the risk involved.

Identify questions requiring exclusive responses where a Legal SME will need to be engaged.

Demonstrate and maintain expert knowledge of legal, procurement and contract topic(s). Regularly research all applicable communication material (newsletters, web pages, organizational announcements) to enhance and build subject matter knowledge.

Coach the G&E Strategist’s on common Government legal and procurement requests and forms, plus new and emerging content.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

1-2 years of proposal management experience preferred

Strongly preferred: background in contractual review, group insurance experience

Thorough understanding of Cigna’s products and services, and a knowledge of Cigna’s competitive advantages and differentiating factors preferred

Must have critical reading and comprehension skills, as well as strong persuasive writing and evaluation skills

The ability to think consultatively and communicate in a constructive manner with staff members, matrix partners and our customers/Sales

Client focused approach and understanding

A team player with proven matrix management, project management and negotiation skills

Ability to meet/manage tight deadlines and work under pressure with agility

This role is WAH/Flex which allows most work to be performed at home. Employees must be fully vaccinated if they choose to come onsite.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $63,300 – $105,500, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan.

Helping our customers achieve healthier, more secure lives is at the heart of what we do. While you take care of our customers, we’ll take care of you through a comprehensive benefits program that helps you be at your best. Starting on day one of your employment, you’ll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and best in class 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 dozens of corporate discounts on essentials you use every day. For more details on our employee benefits programs, please visit the “Life at Cigna” tab on our careersite: www.cigna.com/careers

About Cigna

Cigna Corporation exists to improve lives. We are a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind of those we serve. Together, with colleagues around the world, we aspire to transform health services, making them more affordable and accessible to millions. Through our unmatched expertise, bold action, fresh ideas and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, we are a force of health services innovation. When you work with us, or one of our subsidiaries, you’ll enjoy meaningful career experiences that enrich people’s lives. What difference will you make?

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.

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