Entry-Level TriZetto Sales, Solutions & Architecture (SSA) Consultant Job at Cognizant, Phoenix, AZ

  • Cognizant
  • Phoenix, AZ

Job Description

TriZetto Product House Sales, Solutions & Architecture Team

Cognizant is an AI builder and technology services provider, building the bridge between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. TriZetto offers product solutions to the healthcare industry, from streamlining payer processes to automating insurance operations. Our healthcare platforms are increasingly being made agent-ready by design: policy-governed, auditable and built on industry-standard healthcare interoperability protocols.

Position Overview

When you join Cognizant's TriZetto Product House Sales, Solutions & Architecture (SSA) team, you will support the full spectrum of presales from first contact with the account team through proposal development, contracting, and the handoff to the delivery team. You will help with scope engagements ranging from small implementation projects to complex, multi-million-dollar deals.

What You'll Do

  • Support the initial contact and discovery process with the account team
  • Help develop proposals for existing customers ranging from small project work and health checks/assessments to new products and services across Cognizant's service lines
  • Build forward-looking solutions grounded in TriZetto products
  • Support the contracting process and the transition from sales to the delivery team
  • Gain exposure to our products and services, developing solutions with the delivery team scope, timeline, and cost
  • Develop PowerPoint decks and communications for the account team, with potential exposure to client meetings
  • Use AI to accelerate proposal development, requirements-gathering, and deliverable creation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with preferred majors in: Management Information Systems (MIS), Business Analytics, Business Process, or Project Management
  • Strong communication skills with a technology background; comfortable working with numbers (Excel, budgeting)
  • Understanding of the healthcare industry
  • Well-rounded and willing to learn significant on-the-job training provided
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capability
  • Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
  • Excellent organization, project coordination, and attention to detail
  • Ability to learn technical solutions and apply business and financial concepts
  • Experience with AI, Excel, PowerPoint, data analysis, healthcare industry coursework, or consulting/business case competitions

Location

New hires will be hired to Cognizant offices and/or client locations in Phoenix, AZ where you will work alongside other experienced Cognizant associates delivering technology solutions. Applicants must be willing to relocate to one of these major geographic areas. While we attempt to honor candidate location preferences, business needs and position availability will determine final location assignment.

Start Date

New hires will start in October 2026. Exact start dates will be communicated with enough time for you to plan effectively.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is $65,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer

The hourly rate, other compensation, and benefits of information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Cognizant cannot provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization (including participation in a CPT/OPT program) for this role.

Cognizant is always looking for top talent. We are searching for candidates to fill future needs within the business. This job posting represents potential future employment opportunities with Cognizant. Although the position is not currently available, we want to provide you with the opportunity to express your interest in future employment opportunities with Cognizant. If a job opportunity that you may be qualified for becomes available in the future, we will notify you. At that time you can determine whether you would like to apply for the specific open position. Thank you for your interest in Cognizant career opportunities.

Things to know before you apply

  • Work authorization: Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
  • Accommodations: If you have a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an application, please email CareersNA2@cognizant.com with your request and contact information.
  • AI in hiring: We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help us screen and assess applications more efficiently. Our team performs additional human review and ultimately decides who moves forward in our hiring process.
  • Open position: Unless otherwise stated, this job posting is for an open position on our team.
  • Language proficiency: We ask that all candidates have basic English proficiency for company-wide communications purposes. For roles based in Quebec, professional English proficiency is required, as you'll deliver services to and collaborate with stakeholders outside the province who may not speak French.
  • Inclusion: Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization's unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.

Cognizant

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation

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