Associate Actuary

Role Overview

The Associate Actuary will collaborate with team members and other stakeholders toward delivering needed actuarial services to the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for rate advocacy by managing databooks and rate mirroring, rate models, MCO surveys, and other requests
• Projects and plans for quarterly forecasts utilizing financial forecast models for assigned lines of business
• Updates forecasting models for reforecasts and expected budgets
• Determines drivers of medical and pharmacy costs changes
• Actuarial performance management by tracking current financials and analyzing emerging issues
• Informs rate setting with validation of Medicaid pricing and ad hoc requests from agencies, working with internal partners as well as external consulting actuaries
• Developing actuarial models, presentation materials and communicating results of actuarial analyses to various stakeholders

Requirements

• ASA or near ASA (1-2 requirements remaining)
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• 4+ years of experience working in healthcare, Medicaid preferred
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently and systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions, and successfully devise/implement solutions calmly and effectively
• Advanced capabilities in Excel, SAS/SQL, and database applications used for analysis, proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with Python and Power BI is a plus

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong data presentation skills
• Established ability to manage multiple initiatives, shifting back and forth effectively among activities, to produce positive results in a dynamic environment

Skills

• ASA or near ASA (1-2 requirements remaining)
• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• 4+ years of experience working in healthcare, Medicaid preferred
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to work independently and systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions, and successfully devise/implement solutions calmly and effectively
• Advanced capabilities in Excel, SAS/SQL, and database applications used for analysis, proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
• Experience with Python and Power BI is a plus

Benefits

AmeriHealth Caritas offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible work solutions, competitive pay, paid time off, health insurance coverage, and more.