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Senior Director, Actuarial Science(Reserving)

CareSource
United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 May 2025
💰 $232,700/yr($132,900/yr$232,700/yr)

About the role

Job Summary:

The Senior Director, Actuarial Science is responsible for setting the strategic direction, driving innovation and producing key insights for the organization that drive company performance.

Essential Functions:

  • Accountable for pricing, forecasting, month-end close activities and performance monitoring and explanations; includes development of key processes and assumptions, accruals and evaluation of financial experience and trend drivers including comparisons to budget and reforecast. Develop activities to improve efficiency and affordability.
  • Lead a team of actuaries ensuring compliance with applicable Actuarial Standards of Practice and supporting their training and personal development
  • Develop the strategy and guide teams in the development of multiple internal statistical models to support key business goals / initiatives; bid pricing models, financial projections, contract modeling, ad hoc support projects
  • Ensure internal stakeholders are held accountable for actuarial function requests supporting key assumptions to be used throughout Finance and the broader organization
  • Proactively identify and influence at Senior Management levels Actuarial concepts / business drivers to support interactions with federal level and state level regulators
  • On request, lead new business projects for the business development team at the Senior Management level
  • Accountable for the integrity of all federal or state rate filing requirements as necessary
  • Identify and lead opportunities across multiple functions within the organization where the actuarial team can drive completion of corporate goals
  • Oversee effectiveness of mentorship programs for analysts
  • Remain current, be able to explain and understand business impacts of all pertinent industry developments, including but not limited to, federal and state regulations and sub-regulatory guidance
  • Recommends and operationalizes strategies that have direct impact on the achievement of functional strategies
  • Understand and explain the financial drivers for owned product/market, including IBNR and other accruals
  • Perform any other job duties as requested

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, economics or a related field is required
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of decision support, financial analysis, or actuarial experience is preferred
  • Minimum of five (5) years of management experience is preferred
  • Strong database (SAS or Access) experience is preferred
  • Managed Care or healthcare experience is preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills:

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent listening and critical thinking skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills and high level of professionalism
  • Ability to manage, develop, and motivate staff
  • Ability to interact with all levels of management as well as external stakeholders
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to effectively report data, analyze facts, and exercise sound business judgment when making recommendations
  • Ability to identify and analyze problems, draw conclusions, develop and lead processes and communicate status and results
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Suite to include Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
  • Advanced knowledge of SQL, SAS, R, or other data manipulation software is preferred

Licensure and Certification:

  • Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) is required
  • Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)is preferred

Working Conditions:

  • General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
  • May be required to travel less than 10% of the time

Compensation Range:

$132,900.00 - $232,700.00

CareSource takes into consideration a combination of a candidate’s education, training, and experience as well as the position’s scope and complexity, the discretion and latitude required for the role, and other external and internal data when establishing a salary level. In addition to base compensation, you may qualify for a bonus tied to company and individual performance. We are highly invested in every employee’s total well-being and offer a substantial and comprehensive total rewards package.

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  • Create an Inclusive Environment

  • Cultivate Partnerships

  • Develop Self and Others

  • Drive Execution

  • Influence Others

  • Pursue Personal Excellence

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