Participates in Highmark's Actuarial Executive Development Program and is expected to make ... contracting analysis or claim reserving. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Define & diagnose a problem.
Participates in Highmark's Actuarial Executive Development Program and is expected to make ... contracting analysis or claim reserving. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES * Define & diagnose a problem.
Associate Actuary
OR · On-site +1
$87K - $157K/yr
Manage health plan specific actuarial needs and produce actuarial reports to aid in developing ... Gain broad exposure to vendor contracting, financial performance evaluation, and strategic decision ...
Associate Actuary
OR · On-site +1
$87K - $157K/yr
Manage health plan specific actuarial needs and produce actuarial reports to aid in developing ... Gain broad exposure to vendor contracting, financial performance evaluation, and strategic decision ...
You will quantify financial impacts related to hospital contracting changes, reimbursement updates, and provider-specific assumptions. * You will apply actuarial methods and business judgment to ...
You will quantify financial impacts related to hospital contracting changes, reimbursement updates, and provider-specific assumptions. * You will apply actuarial methods and business judgment to ...
Healthcare Actuary, Applied Researcher Role Details * Full-Time * Office Location - New York City ... contracting arrangements * Partner directly with customers to validate assumptions, stress-test ...
Healthcare Actuary, Applied Researcher Role Details * Full-Time * Office Location - New York City ... contracting arrangements * Partner directly with customers to validate assumptions, stress-test ...
Performs advanced actuarial and oversight skills in the performance of actuarial analytics to develop actionable items in support of departmental goals Provides actuarial leadership support to ...
Performs advanced actuarial and oversight skills in the performance of actuarial analytics to develop actionable items in support of departmental goals Provides actuarial leadership support to ...
... for actuarial services, underwriting, pricing, reserving, forecasting, and insurance risk ... provider contracting impacts). • Approve final rate filings submitted to state and federal ...
... for actuarial services, underwriting, pricing, reserving, forecasting, and insurance risk ... provider contracting impacts). • Approve final rate filings submitted to state and federal ...
Senior Actuary, Outcomes
New York, NY · On-site +1
Experience in employer-sponsored benefits, stop-loss, or managed care actuarial roles * Familiarity with performance guarantee structures and risk-based contracting * Experience supporting sales or ...
Senior Actuary, Outcomes
New York, NY · On-site +1
Experience in employer-sponsored benefits, stop-loss, or managed care actuarial roles * Familiarity with performance guarantee structures and risk-based contracting * Experience supporting sales or ...
Senior Actuary, Outcomes
New York, NY · On-site +1
Experience in employer-sponsored benefits, stop-loss, or managed care actuarial roles * Familiarity with performance guarantee structures and risk-based contracting * Experience supporting sales or ...
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Senior Actuary, Outcomes
New York, NY · On-site +1
Experience in employer-sponsored benefits, stop-loss, or managed care actuarial roles * Familiarity with performance guarantee structures and risk-based contracting * Experience supporting sales or ...
Associate Actuary - Seattle Health
$88K - $208K/yr
The position requires creative actuarial capabilities, good communication and interpersonal skills ... Value-based provider contracting * Proficiency with Excel * Some knowledge of SAS, SQL, or R
Associate Actuary - Seattle Health
$88K - $208K/yr
The position requires creative actuarial capabilities, good communication and interpersonal skills ... Value-based provider contracting * Proficiency with Excel * Some knowledge of SAS, SQL, or R
Associate Actuary - Seattle Health
Seattle, WA · On-site
$88K - $208K/yr
The position requires creative actuarial capabilities, good communication and interpersonal skills ... Value-based provider contracting * Proficiency with Excel * Some knowledge of SAS, SQL, or R
Associate Actuary - Seattle Health
Seattle, WA · On-site
$88K - $208K/yr
The position requires creative actuarial capabilities, good communication and interpersonal skills ... Value-based provider contracting * Proficiency with Excel * Some knowledge of SAS, SQL, or R
Senior Actuary
Menlo Park, CA · On-site
Experience building financial models for value-based care, capitation, or performance-based contracting. * Strong communication skills - ability to translate actuarial concepts for non-technical ...
Senior Actuary
Menlo Park, CA · On-site
Experience building financial models for value-based care, capitation, or performance-based contracting. * Strong communication skills - ability to translate actuarial concepts for non-technical ...
Senior Actuary
Menlo Park, CA · On-site
$210 - $320/hr
Experience building financial models for value-based care, capitation, or performance-based contracting. * Strong communication skills -- ability to translate actuarial concepts for non-technical ...
Senior Actuary
Menlo Park, CA · On-site
$210 - $320/hr
Experience building financial models for value-based care, capitation, or performance-based contracting. * Strong communication skills -- ability to translate actuarial concepts for non-technical ...
Senior Director, Chief Actuary (Medicare Advantage) - Kelsey - Seybold Clinics, Houston, TX
$159K - $273K/yr
Within Managed Care Analytics, the Actuarial Services and Healthcare Economics teams' primary focus ... This leader drives enterprise trend strategy, financial planning, and risk-based contracting ...
Senior Director, Chief Actuary (Medicare Advantage) - Kelsey - Seybold Clinics, Houston, TX
$159K - $273K/yr
Within Managed Care Analytics, the Actuarial Services and Healthcare Economics teams' primary focus ... This leader drives enterprise trend strategy, financial planning, and risk-based contracting ...
Senior Director, Chief Actuary (Medicare Advantage) - Kelsey - Seybold Clinics, Houston, TX
Pearland, TX · On-site
$159K - $273K/yr
Within Managed Care Analytics, the Actuarial Services and Healthcare Economics teams' primary focus ... This leader drives enterprise trend strategy, financial planning, and risk-based contracting ...
Senior Director, Chief Actuary (Medicare Advantage) - Kelsey - Seybold Clinics, Houston, TX
Pearland, TX · On-site
$159K - $273K/yr
Within Managed Care Analytics, the Actuarial Services and Healthcare Economics teams' primary focus ... This leader drives enterprise trend strategy, financial planning, and risk-based contracting ...
Senior Actuary - Network
Hartford, CT · On-site
$118.45 - $260.59/hr
... actuarial teams. Additional core areas of focus include network discounts, emerging trend analytics, and pricing and contracting support.Key responsibilities will include:* Discounts - Develop a ...
Senior Actuary - Network
Hartford, CT · On-site
$118.45 - $260.59/hr
... actuarial teams. Additional core areas of focus include network discounts, emerging trend analytics, and pricing and contracting support.Key responsibilities will include:* Discounts - Develop a ...
A certified MBE/WBE, helps clients meet state Medicaid government contracting requirements by providing support related to actuarial, analytical, and financial services. * Great team leadership.
A certified MBE/WBE, helps clients meet state Medicaid government contracting requirements by providing support related to actuarial, analytical, and financial services. * Great team leadership.
A certified MBE/WBE, helps clients meet state Medicaid government contracting requirements by providing support related to actuarial, analytical, and financial services. * Great team leadership.
A certified MBE/WBE, helps clients meet state Medicaid government contracting requirements by providing support related to actuarial, analytical, and financial services. * Great team leadership.
Managing Actuary
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$94K - $164K/yr
... and contracting models * Own the actuarial processes being managed (i.e., rate/bid filings, pricing, forecasting, reserving) within the company and with external vendors for assigned lines of ...
Managing Actuary
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$94K - $164K/yr
... and contracting models * Own the actuarial processes being managed (i.e., rate/bid filings, pricing, forecasting, reserving) within the company and with external vendors for assigned lines of ...
Managing Actuary
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$94K - $164K/yr
... and contracting models * Own the actuarial processes being managed (i.e., rate/bid filings, pricing, forecasting, reserving) within the company and with external vendors for assigned lines of ...
Managing Actuary
Dayton, OH · On-site +1
$94K - $164K/yr
... and contracting models * Own the actuarial processes being managed (i.e., rate/bid filings, pricing, forecasting, reserving) within the company and with external vendors for assigned lines of ...
Pricing Actuary - Hybrid
Denver, CO · On-site
$199K/yr
This individual should have their ASA designation and at least 8 years of actuarial experience, including a strong background in provider contracting, network strategy, unit cost trends and product ...
Pricing Actuary - Hybrid
Denver, CO · On-site
$199K/yr
This individual should have their ASA designation and at least 8 years of actuarial experience, including a strong background in provider contracting, network strategy, unit cost trends and product ...
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Actuarial Contractors are often engaged in a wide range of projects, such as risk modeling, pricing, reserving, and regulatory compliance reviews for insurance companies, pension funds, or consultancies. The scope and nature of assignments can vary significantly—one project may focus on developing new product pricing models, while another may involve supporting a client with annual reserving or capital adequacy assessments. Contractors usually have the opportunity to work both independently and as part of interdisciplinary project teams, depending on client needs. This variety allows for ongoing professional development, exposure to diverse business challenges, and the chance to build expertise across multiple actuarial specialties.
What is an Actuarial Contractor job?
An Actuarial Contractor is an independent professional hired on a temporary or project basis to provide actuarial expertise to businesses, typically in insurance, pensions, or risk management. They perform tasks such as risk assessments, financial modeling, and data analysis to help organizations make informed financial decisions. Unlike full-time employees, actuarial contractors work on specific projects and may serve multiple clients. Their roles often require strong analytical skills, specialized software proficiency, and industry knowledge.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Actuarial Contractor position, and why are they important?
To thrive as an Actuarial Contractor, you need strong analytical and mathematical skills, expertise in statistical modeling, and a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or a related field, often supplemented by progress toward or completion of actuarial exams. Proficiency with actuarial software such as SAS, Excel, R, or Prophet, and familiarity with industry-standard analytics tools, is typically required alongside relevant professional certifications (e.g., ASA, FSA). Excellent communication, time management, and adaptability are valuable soft skills, as contracting roles often require responding quickly to client needs and collaborating with diverse teams. These competencies ensure that actuarial contractors deliver accurate analyses and actionable insights efficiently, meeting the unique demands of their assignments.

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Job description
Highmark Inc.Job Description :
JOB SUMMARY
This job is a senior level actuarial analyst position. Participates in Highmark's Actuarial Executive Development Program and is expected to make continued progress towards actuarial credential. Utilizes experience and industry knowledge to define & diagnose a problem, outline data requirements for a study or analysis, and devise potential solutions. Guides and mentors less experienced staff and provides decision support to team members while initiating and leading the development of actuarial studies, analyses, and presentation materials needed to appropriately inform decision makers and making appropriate recommendations to management. Will work to develop efficient processes and will apply actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to several functions which 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.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Define & diagnose a problem. Outline data requirements for a study or analysis and devise potential solutions. Review the appropriateness of the results in light of experience and industry knowledge. Consider alternate explanations or viewpoints before drawing conclusions.
- Create studies, analyses, and presentation materials needed to appropriately inform decision makers. Make appropriate recommendations to management across teams within the actuarial department.
- Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work. Use industry knowledge to perform reasonability checks as well as exceed customer expectations. Identify methods to test whether suspect results are correct.
- Take the initiative to utilize internal and external knowledge forums to gain broader industry perspective. Demonstrate subject matter expertise, and as a result is sought out by others for technical input on producing accurate and efficient work. Promptly and efficiently identify outliers and anomalies in the work of others. Seek continual feedback from manager and others in order to advance personal development and career goals.
- Understand the environment, goals, and objectives of the incumbent's own position, their team, and all internal customers. Use experience and industry knowledge to envision and implement new processes and propose changes to existing processes, leading to improved outcomes that better conform to corporate goals, objectives, and values. Demonstrate a capacity to shift between "big picture" and "detailed" thinking when analyzing issues and their strategic importance.
- Independently manage own time and resources across many projects. Demonstrate responsiveness, flexibility, and ability to independently prioritize when shifting from one task to another. Comfortable in a dynamic, changing environment. Approach new challenges with anticipation and a view towards success. Carry out recurring projects with minimal assistance and oversight. Keep manager informed.
- Interact with stakeholders in a manner that fosters cooperation and teamwork while conveying engagement and competence. Enhance department influence by providing responsive service and understanding customer needs. Effectively explain technical work to both technical and non-technical people and provide decision support to team members. Correctly interpret direct and indirect messages and verbal and non-verbal behaviors and respond appropriately.
- Guide and mentor less experienced staff on a regular basis in a manner that fosters teamwork and excellence. Listen, take direction, accept criticism and feedback and adjust behavior accordingly to improve performance. Demonstrate flexibility and proactively take on additional work as needed by the team, leading by example.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related discipline
Substitution
- None
Preferred
- Master's Degree or its equivalent in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related discipline
EXPERIENCE
Required
- 3 years experience in an Actuarial role
- 6 Exam Components
Preferred
- 10 or more Exam Components
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
- Possesses and applies an in-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices and processes within multiple fields or disciplines
- Possesses significant expertise to complete complex assignments and ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems while leading others to complete straightforward assignments
- Analytical Skills
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Frequently
Audible Speech
Constantly
Hear
Constantly
Position self or move lower on ground, under tables/desks, etc.
Never
Climb
Never
Drive
Occasionally
Reach
Frequently
Sedentary position
Frequently
Move
Frequently
Repetitive Motion
Frequently
Use Hands/Fingers to Handle or Feel (beyond just data entry)
Frequently
Vision - Distinguish Color
Frequently
Vision - Far, Near, Depth Perception
Frequently
Move, transport, transfer - up to 10 lbs (Sedentary Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer - up to 20 lbs (Light Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer - up to 50 lbs (Medium Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer - excess of 50lbs (Heavy Work)
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$86,400.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$138,600.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate's qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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A national blended health organization, Highmark Health and our leading businesses support millions of customers with products, services and solutions closely aligned to our mission of creating remarkable health experiences, freeing people to be their best. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, we're regionally focused in Pennsylvania, Delaware, West Virginia, and eastern and northwestern New York with customers in 50 states and the District of Columbia. We passionately serve individual consumers and fellow businesses alike. And our companies cover a diversified spectrum of essential health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions. Our financial position reflects strength and stability, with our year-end 2022 consolidated revenues totaling $26 billion. And we're proud to carry forth an important legacy of compassionate care and philanthropy that began more than 170 years ago. This tradition of giving back, reinvesting and ensuring that our communities remain strong and healthy is deeply embedded in our culture, informing our decisions every day.
Industry
Health care and social assistance and insurance services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Pittsburgh, PA, US