Actuary, Manager - ACA

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Position Purpose:  Conduct analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate financial outcomes. Provide expertise and technical support in matters related to the successful and financially sounds operations of the company's health plan businesses.  Collaborate with actuaries and non-actuaries to assist with achieving well-rounded healthcare products. 

In this Manager, Actuarial Services role, you will:

• Serve as one of the main points of contact for all actuarial related activities for a multiple health plans
• Manage 5+ filings from beginning to end
• Apply knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to calculate financial outcomes
• Developing probability tables based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information
• Research and analyze the impact from legislative changes
• Analyze and evaluate required premium rates
• Analyze various data reports, identify trends and gaps and recommend action
• Determine the equitable basis for distributing money for insurance benefits
• Create and update actuarial reports
• Manage junior level actuarial staff

Why This Role Is Appealing: 

• Partner with leadership on pricing strategy and decision-making
• Manage junior actuarial staff while solving complex challenges
• Contribute to a high-impact, high-visibility ACA product that’s central to Centene’s success
• Collaborate with diverse healthcare experts on meaningful, varied work
• Be part of an actuarial team with varying levels of experience that values knowledge sharing, open communication, and professional growth
• Work in a fully remote role that supports work/life balance

Education/Experience:  Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.  5+ years of actuarial, mathematical, statistical, scientific, financial analysis, reporting, data analytics, accounting, and/or underwriting experience.  Previous management experience preferred

Licenses/Certifications:  Fellow or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (or equivalent international certification) required.  Member of American Academy of Actuaries (or equivalent international membership) required.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience pricing ACA healthcare products and managing multi-state actuarial teams
• Proven leadership in guiding long-term projects and cross-functional coordination
• Ability to clearly explain complex actuarial concepts to non-actuarial audiences
• Proficiency in Excel, R/RStudio, SQL, and strong organizational and communication skills

Applicants may work remotely from anywhere within the Continental United States.

Important Note:  To be considered for this position, candidates must hold an ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation, MAAA, possess a bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum of five years of actuarial experience.

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act