Senior Actuarial Analyst

Highmark Health - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Harrisburg, PA

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Actuarial Analyst position at Highmark Health is a mid-level role designed for individuals who are actively pursuing their actuarial credentials. This position is integral to Highmark's Actuarial Executive Development Program, where the analyst will apply actuarial techniques and statistical analysis across various functions. These functions 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, and claim reserving. The role requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to work with data to inform decision-making processes. In this position, the analyst will be responsible for developing efficient and transparent queries to obtain relevant data with minimal oversight. They will create studies, analyses, and presentation materials to inform decision-makers and ensure that all actuarial work is consistent and of high quality. The analyst is expected to demonstrate eagerness to learn and develop their skills, seeking feedback to advance their career goals. They will also need to understand the goals and objectives of their team and propose changes to existing processes to improve outcomes. The role involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, requiring the analyst to be adaptable and responsive to changing priorities. Effective communication with stakeholders is crucial, as the analyst will need to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Building positive relationships and providing responsive service to internal customers will enhance the department's influence and effectiveness. The analyst will also be expected to mentor less experienced staff and take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop efficient and transparent queries to obtain appropriate data with minimal assistance.
• Create studies, analyses, and presentation materials to inform decision makers.
• Ensure internal and external consistency of all work and maintain quality standards.
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new concepts and actively develop skills and knowledge.
• Understand the environment, goals, and objectives of the position and propose process improvements.
• Manage time and resources across multiple projects, focusing on quality and appropriateness of work.
• Interact with stakeholders to foster cooperation and teamwork, effectively explaining technical work.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with team members and stakeholders.
• Answer questions from less experienced staff and provide consistent communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field.
• 2 years experience in an Actuarial role.
• 4 Exam Components completed.

Nice-to-haves

• 6 or more Exam Components completed.