Senior Actuarial Analyst - Medicare

About the role

Assist in financial analysis, forecasting, pricing, and risk assessment activities that support Medicare Advantage financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of mathematics, probability, statistics, finance, and business to analyze Medicare FFS claims, savings initiatives, and provider risk-sharing arrangements.
• Develop and maintain quarterly forecasts for Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) medical costs, savings initiatives, and provider risk-sharing arrangements, identifying key trends, assumptions, and forecast variances.
• Develop and run data reports to identify emerging trends and gaps.
• Prepare financial and analytical exhibits and effectively communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with internal business partners to support forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Fully remote position within the Continental U.S.
• Actuarial experience with progress toward an actuarial credential; combined years of actuarial experience and exams passed must meet the Rule of 5 (total ≥5).
• Highly preferred experience includes Medicare Advantage forecasting, financial performance, Medicare FFS medical costs, savings initiatives, and provider risk‑sharing arrangements.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Skills

• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and data analytics experience.
• Basic query/SQL knowledge required.
• AI/Copilot experience is a plus.

Benefits

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office schedules.

Pay

Pay range: $70,100.00 – $126,200.00 per year. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job‑related factors permitted by law.