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Consulting Principal, Healthcare Payer SME

  • Company: Cognizant
  • Location: Frankfort, Franklin County

Cognizant at a glance

cognizant.com
  • Founded 1994
  • Employees 266200
  • Ticker CTSH
CTSH 42.43 USD +9.55%
  • Revenue (FY2025) $21.11B
  • Net income $2.23B

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Join Cognizant's Consulting practice as a Consulting Principal, Healthcare Payer SME, based in Frankfort, Franklin County, in a full-time role. As a trusted strategic advisor to leading health plan organizations, you'll leverage deep subject matter expertise to help payer clients navigate transformation, optimize operations, and deliver member value.

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced Consulting Principal with specialized knowledge of healthcare payer business models, operations, and regulatory environments. In this leadership role, you'll partner with Fortune 500 health plans and regional insurers to develop and execute business strategy, drive operational improvements, and shape technology-enabled solutions. Your insight and advisory capability will influence high-stakes decisions that impact millions of members and advance the healthcare industry.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead consulting engagements with healthcare payer clients, defining scope, delivering recommendations, and ensuring measurable business outcomes
  • Provide strategic advisory on core payer functions, including claims processing, enrollment and member services, underwriting, regulatory compliance, and consumer engagement
  • Assess operational capabilities, identify transformation opportunities, and recommend technology and process improvements aligned with client strategy
  • Develop and present executive-level insights, business cases, and implementation roadmaps to C-suite and board stakeholders
  • Mentor consulting teams, build client relationships, and serve as a trusted advisor on complex, mission-critical initiatives

What You Bring

  • 10+ years of experience in healthcare payer operations, strategy, management consulting, or related senior advisory roles
  • Deep subject matter expertise in payer business models, member benefits, claims administration, regulatory requirements, or healthcare reimbursement
  • Proven track record advising executive leadership and board-level stakeholders on strategic initiatives
  • Strong business acumen, analytical thinking, and ability to distill complex information into actionable recommendations
  • Excellent communication and consulting skills; ability to build credibility and influence across organizations
  • Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, health policy, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certification preferred

More About Cognizant

Cognizant Consulting brings together a global community of specialized advisors who partner with industry leaders to reimagine business strategy, operations, and customer experience. Our consulting teams combine deep industry knowledge with technology expertise to help Fortune 500 enterprises navigate transformation and drive competitive advantage. Within healthcare, we're known for our insight into payer, provider, and life sciences business models and our ability to translate that expertise into practical, results-oriented solutions.

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