Network/ Account Management Lead Associate (Centene) - Evernorth - Hybrid
Cigna
5 - 10 years
Missouri
Posted: 26/05/2026
Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Network Lead Associate is responsible for initiating maintenance and strategy solutions for all Centene Lines of Business. Responsible for the planning, internal coordination, maintenance, and communication of client Network activities and performance for Line of Business initiatives while maintaining key client relationships. Utilizes technology, tools, processes and resources to anticipate and exceed client needs and expectations. Collaborates with internal business partners on client activity, expectations, and service needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manages day to day client relationships through comprehensive knowledge of client's Network contractual and regulatory requirements.
Daily interaction with clients, consultants and producers providing preventative consultation, analysis and issue resolution associated with core services.
Responsible for timely and accurate management and execution of all client Network requests, including Network changes, error corrections, new setups and escalated issues.
Leads client resolution/escalation of client network issues as well as custom technology projects or strategies.
Supports ongoing collaborative efforts with external partners and their consultants to conduct off-site meetings and recurring webcasts as appropriate.
Champions internal advocacy for client service. Member experience.
Supports Risk Management for client performance guarantees.
IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING:
Bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years work experience in a similar role or industry
Experience working in the regulated markets space
Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office and Internet
Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong focus on client satisfaction and client retention results
Demonstrated ability to manage projects
Ability to work cross-functionally to proactively communicate and to resolve issues with the highest sense of urgency
Ability to travel overnight up to 5%
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 need a reasonable accommodation to complete the online application process, please email seeyourself@thecignagroup.com for assistance. Please note that this email inbox is dedicated to accommodation requests only and cannot provide application updates or accept resumes.
The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
About Company
The Cigna Group is a global health services company headquartered in the United States. It provides health insurance, pharmacy benefits, healthcare management, and related services to individuals, employers, and government organizations. The company operates through brands such as Evernorth (health services) and Cigna Healthcare, focusing on improving healthcare access, affordability, and customer well-being across multiple countries.
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