Actuarial Analyst

Athena Actuarial Consulting; Minneapolis (MN); Remote; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Actuarial exam support

Job summary

Athena Actuarial Consulting is seeking an Actuarial Analyst to join our remote-first client-focused team. You will own portions of client work, analyze data, build models in Excel, and contribute insights that inform strategy.

Collaborate with analysts and lead actuaries, support new business efforts, and engage with clients while progressing toward ASA or FSA designation.

Qualifications

• 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 Athena’s mission and values
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a remote-first environment
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

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 Athena’s strategy meetings and providing feedback on community initiatives
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to personal and professional integrity while supporting Athena’s mission and values

Skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Remote work

Analytical skills

Education

ASA or FSA designation in progress

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SQL

SAS

Job description

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to client sites and Athena hub cities)

Type: Full-Time, Salaried

What You’ll 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. You’ll 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 Athena’s 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 Athena’s strategy meetings and providing feedback on community initiatives
• Demonstrating a strong commitment to personal and professional integrity while supporting Athena’s mission and values

What We’re Looking For

Must-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 Athena’s 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: It’s a lens for reimagining what’s possible. That’s why we’ve 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 lead—to serve and solve problems—with 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 possibility—because we know the future isn’t prescribed, it’s built. Courage is a competitive advantage in actuarial consulting—not 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 “Big 4” 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 & Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Medical Coverage — 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 Info

• Candidates 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