Associate 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
• Develop the ability to manage client relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field
• ASA 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bid Certification
• Experience with R and/or Python
• Experience with PowerBI

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
• 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