Location: Remote (with occasional travel to client sites and Athena hub cities)
Type: Full-Time, Salaried
What Youโll Do As an Actuarial Analyst, you will play a key role on client teams, taking ownership of your work and collaborating closely with other Analysts, Senior Analysts, and lead actuaries. Youโll support important client projects by analyzing data, assisting in building models, and contributing insights that help shape client strategies. The Actuarial Analyst role also provides opportunities to engage with clients, support new business efforts, and participate in Athenaโs broader community. This position offers a strong foundation for an actuarial consulting career, with opportunities to advance through progressively challenging roles.
Key Responsibilities:
Researching and gathering information to support project work
Reviewing and analyzing plan data, financial statements, and other actuarial work products
Providing input with the development of effective solutions
Creating, updating, and maintaining actuarial programs and Excel models
Assisting with the preparation of client reports and presentations
Participating in Athenaโs strategy meetings and providing feedback on community initiatives
Demonstrating a strong commitment to personal and professional integrity while supporting Athenaโs mission and values
What Weโre Looking ForMust-Haves:1-3 years of experience in health actuarial roles
Progress toward ASA or FSA designation, with one exam passed
Problem-solving skills and a strong drive to learn
Commitment to Athenaโs mission and values
Ability to work independently and thrive in a remote-first environment
Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Nice-to-Haves:Health actuarial experience, including Government-funded (Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, Medicare), Commercial/Employer, and/or other Public/State programs
Proficiency in SQL, SAS, or similar programming languages/tools, including experience writing queries to analyze data and support business insights
Why Athena?At Athena, we believe actuarial consulting and specialty advisory services is more than just calculating risk: Itโs a lens for reimagining whatโs possible. Thatโs why weโve built a team of passionate experts who infuse the power of data and predictive modeling with imagination, human insight, and a commitment to helping people thrive.
Every day at Athena, we seek to live and leadโto serve and solve problemsโwith courage as our fuel. That means challenging assumptions in search of untapped potential that benefits our clients. It looks like striving to ask better questions that might yield breakthrough answers for a community. And it means seeing people not as problems, but full of possibilityโbecause we know the future isnโt prescribed, itโs built. Courage is a competitive advantage in actuarial consultingโnot just because it emboldens people, but because it moves businesses forward.
Athena is a new kind of actuarial services company, founded by a former leader at a โBig 4โ firm who had a vision and drive to build something different. We tackle big challenges with small teams of experienced pros who look beyond traditional risk modeling to find innovative solutions.
Perks & BenefitsPaid Time Off & Holidays
Medical Coverage โ 100% Employer-Paid Employee Premium
Dental & Vision Coverage
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Life Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Competitive actuarial exam support program
Additional InfoCandidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Compensation Range: $65K - $77K