Associate Actuary

Public Consulting Group; United States; Remote; USD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401k

PTO

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Public Consulting Group is a leading actuarial and consulting firm delivering services to health, education and human services agencies across the United States. The role involves performing actuarial analyses, data validation, and model development in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

A bachelor’s degree is required, with at least two years of experience and ASA or progress toward ASA. Remote work options are available as part of PCG’s flexible policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in actuarial/healthcare consulting.
• ASA or progress toward ASA certification.
• Remote work environment is available.

Responsibilities

• Perform actuarial analyses to support healthcare, employee benefits, Medicaid, and other public-sector engagements.
• Collect, validate, and analyze claims, utilization, financial, and demographic data to identify trends, cost drivers, and emerging risks.
• Develop and maintain actuarial models used for forecasting, rate setting, financial projections, reserve analyses, and reimbursement studies.
• Support Medicaid rate development, provider reimbursement analyses, and healthcare financing studies under the guidance of senior actuarial staff.
• Assist with employee benefit plan evaluations, contribution modeling, and actuarial reporting.
• Prepare exhibits, reports, presentations, and other client deliverables that communicate analytical findings and recommendations.
• Conduct research on healthcare, actuarial, regulatory, and policy topics to support client projects and business development efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of actuaries, healthcare consultants, policy experts, and data analysts to develop client solutions.
• Participate in client meetings and support project management activities, including work planning, status reporting, and quality assurance.
• Apply actuarial standards, methodologies, and best practices while continuing progress toward professional credentialing and technical development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project deadlines

Remote work

Team collaboration

Actuarial principles

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Actuarial software

Data visualization tools

Programming

Job description

Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG) is a leading public sector solutions implementation and operations improvement firm that partners with health, education, and human services agencies to improve lives. Founded in 1986, PCG employs approximately 2,000 professionals throughout the U.S—all committed to delivering solutions that change lives for the better. The firm is a member of a family of companies with experience in all 50 states, and clients in three Canadian provinces and Europe. PCG offers clients a multidisciplinary approach to meet challenges, pursue opportunities, and serve constituents across the public sector. To learn more, visit www.publicconsultinggroup.com.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform actuarial and financial analyses to support healthcare, employee benefits, Medicaid, and other public-sector consulting engagements.
• Collect, validate, and analyze claims, utilization, financial, and demographic data to identify trends, cost drivers, and emerging risks.
• Develop and maintain actuarial models used for forecasting, rate setting, financial projections, reserve analyses, and reimbursement studies.
• Support Medicaid rate development, provider reimbursement analyses, and healthcare financing studies under the guidance of senior actuarial staff.
• Assist with employee benefit plan evaluations, contribution modeling, and actuarial reporting.
• Prepare exhibits, reports, presentations, and other client deliverables that communicate analytical findings and recommendations.
• Conduct research on healthcare, actuarial, regulatory, and policy topics to support client projects and business development efforts.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of actuaries, healthcare consultants, policy experts, and data analysts to develop client solutions.
• Participate in client meetings and support project management activities, including work planning, status reporting, and quality assurance.
• Apply actuarial standards, methodologies, and best practices while continuing progress toward professional credentialing and technical development.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of actuarial principles, financial modeling, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Ability to work with large datasets and translate findings into meaningful business insights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in a consulting environment.
• Proficiency in Excel and other analytical tools; experience with programming, data visualization, or actuarial software is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.

Qualifications

Education

requires a bachelor’s degree

Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience

Certification

ASA or significant progress towards ASA.

Working Conditions

• Remote

Supervisory Responsibility

individual contributor

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The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

Compensation:

Compensation for roles at Public Consulting Group varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, PCG provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, PCG provides a range of benefits for this role, including medical and dental care benefits, 401k, PTO, parental leave, bereavement leave.

$78,900 - 88,900

PCG does not sponsor newly hired foreign national workers for work authorization, including H-1B sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

Public Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to celebrating diversity and intentionally creating a culture of inclusion. We believe that we work best when our employees feel empowered and accepted, and that starts by honoring each of our unique life experiences. At PCG, all aspects of employment regarding recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoff, company-sponsored training, education, and social and recreational programs are based on merit, business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, citizenship status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. PCG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. PCG believes in health, equality, and prosperity for everyone so we can succeed in changing the ways the public sector, including health, education, technology and human services industries, work.