Encore-Account Manager Support Specialist

The Cigna Group • Austin, TX • 3h ago

This role is open to retirees only.

The Account Manager Support Specialist provides dedicated operational and project support to National Account Managers (NAMs), helping ensure consistent execution, implementation readiness, and a high-quality client experience.

This role works primarily behind the scenes to manage operational activities, coordinate implementation needs, resolve readiness issues, support reporting requirements, and provide just-in-time guidance to Account Managers. By assuming these responsibilities, the role enables client-facing NAMs to focus on strategic client management, retention, renewals, growth opportunities, and relationship development.

Key Responsibilities

Account & Implementation Support

Provide project and account management support for new business implementations and priority accounts, including Blackstone and the emerging Private Equity buyer segment.

Coordinate implementation activities, deliverables, dependencies, and follow-up across internal partners.

Help ensure new and existing clients receive a consistent service and implementation experience.

Monitor implementation progress and proactively identify items requiring follow-up or escalation.

Readiness & Issue Resolution

Track and support resolution of 1/1 readiness issues, risks, and outstanding operational items.

Coordinate with internal business partners to escalate issues and drive timely resolution.

Maintain visibility to outstanding deliverables, owners, and required next steps.

Support operational execution during peak implementation and renewal periods.

Reporting & Operational Support

Gather, request, validate, and analyze operational and client reporting.

Identify reporting discrepancies, missing information, or potential issues requiring additional investigation.

Coordinate follow-up with appropriate internal partners.

Assist NAMs with operational activities that would otherwise reduce time available for strategic client engagement.

Account Manager Training & Guidance

Provide just-in-time training, guidance, and practical support to newer Account Managers, particularly those with limited implementation experience.

Reinforce established processes, tools, and implementation expectations.

Share best practices and lessons learned to promote consistency across the Account Management organization.

Core Competencies

Strong account management and operational execution skills

Experience supporting client implementations and renewals

Strong organizational and project management capabilities

Ability to manage multiple priorities and changing business needs

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to identify risks and appropriately escalate issues

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to effectively partner across multiple internal teams

Coaching and knowledge-sharing capabilities

Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Preferred Experience

Prior account management, client service, implementation, or operational support experience

Experience supporting National Accounts or complex client relationships

Experience managing implementation or readiness activities

Experience working across multiple internal operational teams

Knowledge of healthcare, benefits, or related client service environments preferred

Role Structure

Resources: 2 Account Manager Support Specialists

Commitment: 20 hours per week per resource

Total Support Capacity: 40 hours per week

Primary Focus: Internal Account Management operational support

Workload: Flexible and prioritized based on implementation cycles, readiness needs, client activity, and business demand

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 Cigna Healthcare

Cigna Healthcare, a division of The Cigna Group, is an advocate for better health through every stage of life. We guide our customers through the health care system, empowering them with the information and insight they need to make the best choices for improving their health and vitality. 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.

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