Actuary – Medicare Part D (Seattle Health)

About the role

The position requires creative actuarial capabilities, good communication and interpersonal skills, and organizational talents. A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to lead a team of analysts are also necessary for success.

Responsibilities

• Present results to and participate in strategic discussions with clients
• Provide strategic guidance to local and regional health plans around evolving impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and other regulatory and market forces
• Perform analysis of healthcare data
• Write reports that explain technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audience
• Manage projects through completion within an expected budget
• Supervise actuarial students in the completion of technical aspects of actuarial projects

Requirements

• Professional Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field, FSA designation, 5-10 years of healthcare actuarial experience, including: Three or more years of experience with Medicare Part D, including bid development, Experience with Medicare Advantage, Experience with commercial programs preferred, but not required, Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, Strong understanding of the US healthcare system, Advanced proficiency with Excel, Working knowledge of SAS, SQL, or R
• Personal Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on client satisfaction, Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Qualifications

• Professional Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field, FSA designation, 5-10 years of healthcare actuarial experience, including: Three or more years of experience with Medicare Part D, including bid development, Experience with Medicare Advantage, Experience with commercial programs preferred, but not required, Proven ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences, Strong understanding of the US healthcare system, Advanced proficiency with Excel, Working knowledge of SAS, SQL, or R
• Personal Qualifications: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment with a strong focus on client satisfaction, Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
• 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis
• Holidays – A minimum of 10 observed holidays per year
• Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman