Actuarial Consultant - Health

Smith Hanley; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley is seeking an Actuarial Consultant - Health to join our NYC or Chicago team. The role focuses on actuarial analysis, model development, and data-driven insights for healthcare clients.

The ideal candidate has 5-7 years in health actuarial work, ASA designation, and strong SAS/SQL skills, with experience in commercial or Medicare datasets and client-facing communication. This position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of actuarial experience in health insurance, healthcare consulting, or related fields.
• ASA designation required; near-FSA preferred.
• Strong proficiency in SAS and SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and modeling.
• Experience with commercial, Medicare, or healthcare data sets and programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and forecasting healthcare costs.
• Support client projects with actuarial analyses and data-driven insights.
• Present findings to clients and stakeholders with clear communication.

Skills

SAS

SQL

Client-facing communication

Education

ASA designation

Job description

Title: Actuarial Consultant - Health

Location: NYC or Chicago

Salary: $150,000-$175,000 + 20% Bonus

Actuarial Summary: We are seeking a skilled Health Actuary to join our consulting team. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in commercial and/or Medicare markets, or healthcare data analytics, with proven expertise in SAS and SQL. You will support client projects with actuarial analysis, model development, and data-driven insights that shape strategic healthcare decisions. Join a collaborative environment with opportunities for client-facing work, thought leadership, and career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• 5-7 years of actuarial experience in health insurance, healthcare consulting, or related fields


• ASA designation required; near-FSA preferred


• Strong proficiency in SAS and SQL for data extraction, manipulation, and modeling


• Experience with commercial, Medicare, or healthcare data sets and programs


• Ability to develop actuarial models for pricing, reserving, and forecasting healthcare costs


• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to present complex findings to clients and stakeholders