DIRECT HIRE - Open to relocation
Position Title: Lead Associate Actuary / Lead Actuary
Location: Phoenix, Arizona (Remote Mostly - On-site once weekly down the line)
Salary Range: $135,000 – $150,000/year
Number of Openings: 1
About the Role
This position serves as the senior member of a 7-person actuarial team within the Actuarial Department. The ideal candidate will possess strong actuarial experience in the healthcare space and demonstrate leadership potential, with a goal of transitioning into a managerial role. Onsite presence once per week is required to foster team collaboration and development.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform advanced actuarial tasks independently with limited supervision.
- Maintain strong cross-functional relationships, including corporate leadership and department branding.
- Communicate effectively across all organizational levels with emotionally intelligent, persuasive written and verbal communication.
- Uphold company policies, ethics, and professional development standards.
- Continually expand actuarial and business skills; maintain professional credentials.
- Advocate and implement actuarial best practices across the company.
- Act as a trusted advisor and mentor to junior analysts and team members.
- Lead and execute strategic projects from inception to completion, including planning, coordination, implementation, and post-delivery monitoring.
- Drive organizational change aligned with long-term strategy.
- Identify and pursue business enhancements based on expertise.
- Develop future actuaries through mentoring and providing professional growth opportunities.
- Communicate challenges clearly and work collaboratively toward solutions.
- Reassess personal career goals and seek development through coaching and training.
Required Skills
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in data querying tools (SAS, SQL preferred).
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
- Effective project management skills, including timeline creation, progress tracking, and issue resolution.
Education & Experience
- Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
- Minimum Experience: 6+ years of actuarial experience (8–10 years preferred), particularly in health insurance.
- Preferred Background:
- Experience with provider contracting and self-funded commercial business.
- Familiarity with trend analysis and pharmacy rebates.
- Prior mentoring or leadership of analysts.
- Experience from a large carrier or consulting firm (e.g., Mercer, Aon Hewitt, Marsh).
- Healthcare industry background is required.
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