Actuarial Analyst

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is hiring an Actuarial Analyst to join our team and help analyze healthcare costs, risk and forecasting. You will work in a fast-paced environment and contribute to decisions that improve value for Mississippians.

The role requires a Bachelor's in actuarial science or related field, proficiency with Excel, Word, and SQL/SAS, and preferably an SOA exam.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or another related field.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong written communication skills to clearly convey complex information.
• SOA exam passed.

Responsibilities

• Analyze healthcare costs, risk, pricing, forecasting and other projects to help improve quality and total cost of care by identifying trends.
• Gather, clean and analyze data from viable data sources to identify trends.
• Updating actuarial models for forecasting and monitoring the models for effectiveness.
• Preparing financial, enrollment and ad hoc reports to support corporate decision making and communicate results.

Skills

Data analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field

Tools

SAS

SQL

Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Healthy Careers Start Here Healthy Careers Start Here Your career begins here! Be part of a vision for a healthier Mississippi as an Actuarial Analyst.

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we're not just about providing health insurance, we are creating a strong, supportive community which encourages every Mississippian to live their healthiest life. This mission requires a talented and motivated team with diverse sets of skills and experiences, aligned with the commitment of a healthy Mississippi. Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi welcomes you to begin your career as an Actuarial Analyst in a dynamic and fast-paced atmosphere.

Our highly competitive compensation package which includes medical benefits, 401(k), ample paid time off and a schedule that supports true work/life balance, allows you to begin your career and grow.

Join our team and start a meaningful career where your work supports better health outcomes for Mississippians every day.

What You'll Do:

Analyze healthcare costs, risk, pricing, forecasting and other projects to help improve quality and total cost of care by:

• Gathering, cleaning and analyzing data from viable data sources to identify trends;
• Updating actuarial models for forecasting and monitoring the models for effectiveness;
• Preparing financial, enrollment and ad hoc reports to support corporate decision making and communicate results.

Job-Specific Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or another related field. Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to provide clear messaging to explain complex information as well as ask clarifying questions to ensure you deeply understand the communication. Written communication skills to ensure that communications and reports are accurate, objective, clear, constructive and complete.

Preferred include:

• Minimum GPA of 3.25.
• One SOA Exam passed.
• Working knowledge of databases, SAS and/or SQL to build queries that join correlated data for analysis or reporting.

What to Expect:

A work environment with a focus on your health which allows you to thrive. The walking track, onsite gym and café are just a few of the highlights of the campus. Monthly Team Blue events allow you to meet new people and quickly become a member of the family. Every day you will come to a structured work setting that demands you bring your best. Most importantly, the supportive onboarding process and continual development opportunities provide career paths leading into all areas of the business.

Benefits:

Our highly competitive compensation package which includes medical benefits, 401(k), ample paid time off and a schedule that supports true work/life balance, allows you to begin your career and grow. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that is worth approximately one-third of the salary compensation. Our benefits program is among the best in the health care field.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi is an Equal opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Its good to be Blue!

We are looking for employees who can bring their experience, expertise and dedication to work for our customers.

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, we work daily to help Mississippians find their personal answers to this question through health and wellness partnerships with quality healthcare providers, employer groups and community leaders across the state. Our goal is to help each person along their journey to a healthier life… their Blue Wellness Journey. Our health and wellness benefits are designed to support our members in understanding their health and in receiving the care they need at the right time and place, beginning with establishing a healthy relationship with a Primary Care Network Provider through an annual wellness visit at no out-of-pocket cost. We partner with our Network Providers to ensure the highest quality, evidence-based care is provided in each care setting from primary care to specialty care through our Primary Care Home, Blue Distinction+ Centers of Excellence and Maternity Care Quality initiatives. We partner with employer groups to make every workplace a healthy workplace by providing tools and information to help employees take ownership of their health and understand and make the most of their benefits, all while working to manage health and healthcare costs. We partner with community leaders and organizations to make healthy living resources available to all Mississippians through the work of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, our support of the arts and culture and our Team Blue volunteers. These partnerships and our dedicated team of employees are making a difference every day, in our communities and in the lives of each person we reach.

So, what does it mean to be healthy? The answer is about you, your health, your life… and all its possibilities. Live healthy. Live Blue.