Senior Actuarial Analyst

Highmark Health•PA, Working at Home - Pennsylvania, PA

13d•$72,700 - $116,600•Onsite

About The Position

This is a mid-level actuarial analyst position that participates in Highmark’s Actuarial Executive Development Program. The analyst is expected to make continued progress toward an actuarial credential and apply actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to functions that may include insurance premium and pricing development, claim trend analysis, experience studies, medical economics, profitability analysis, wellness studies, predictive modeling, provider efficiency, provider contracting analysis, or claim reserving. The role develops data queries, studies, analyses, and presentation materials to inform decision makers, and makes appropriate recommendations to management. The analyst maintains the consistency and quality of their work, manages time and resources across projects, and carries out recurring projects with minimal assistance and oversight. The position also works with stakeholders and colleagues, explains technical work to technical and non-technical audiences, supports less experienced staff, and continues to develop professional skills through feedback and learning. The position is office-based. Travel is listed as 0%–25%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field.
At least 2 years of experience in an actuarial role.
4 exam components.
Knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices, and processes within a specific field or discipline.
Knowledge to complete assignments and begin to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems.
Analytical skills.
Oral and written communication skills.
Problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

6 or more exam components.

Responsibilities

Develop efficient and transparent queries to obtain data appropriate to the purpose, with minimal assistance and oversight.
Consider alternate explanations or viewpoints before drawing conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to management.
Create studies, analyses, and presentation materials to inform decision makers; seek input as needed to ensure the work and recommendations are appropriate.
Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of work and request input to maintain quality standards.
Continually develop actuarial skills and knowledge, seek feedback, and pursue personal development and career goals.
Understand the goals and objectives of the position, team, and internal customers, and propose process changes that improve outcomes and align with corporate goals and values.
Manage time and resources across projects while focusing on quality, time, scope, usefulness, and appropriateness; shift between tasks effectively and keep the manager informed.
Carry out recurring projects with minimal assistance and oversight in a dynamic, changing environment.
Interact with stakeholders to foster cooperation and teamwork, provide responsive service, and understand customer needs.
Explain technical work effectively to technical and non-technical audiences.
Develop positive working relationships, accept direction and feedback, and adjust behavior to improve performance.
Perform assigned tasks, proactively take on additional team work as needed, and answer questions from less experienced staff with concise and consistent communication.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.