Associate Actuary - VBC

Centene; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Centene, a national health organization, seeks an Associate Actuary to conduct analyses and support their value-based contracting strategies with a mission-driven impact. This role includes collaborative opportunities, diverse project exposure, and flexibility in work settings, catering to qualified applicants with ASA accreditation and 2+ years of actuarial experience.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of actuarial experience.
• Knowledge of VBC and risk arrangements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses and pricing studies for value-based contracting strategies.
• Develop models for new business strategies and evaluate program performance.
• Communicate findings to corporate leadership through reports.
• Collaborate with analysts and actuaries on projects.

Skills

Mathematics

Probability

Statistics

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)

Job description

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Eligibility Requirements:Applicants must have earned at least an ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation, hold a bachelor's degree, and possess a minimum of two years of actuarial experience to qualify for the Associate Actuary role.

Position Purpose: Conduct analyses, pricing studies, and risk assessments for Centene's value-based contracting strategies across multiple lines of business.

Apply knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to calculate financial outcomes. Analyze various data reports, identify trends and gaps and recommend action. Create and update actuarial reports.

In this Associate Actuary role, you will:

• Develop models to support the analysis of new business strategies and VBC risk arrangements
• Monitor and evaluate program performance
• Communicate findings, risks, and opportunities through written reports and presentations to corporate leadership
• Collaborate with and review work of other analysts and actuaries
• Document projects according to team standards

Why This Associate Actuary Role is Appealing:

• Mission-Driven Impact: Support Centene’s goal of delivering high-quality, whole-health solutions through value-based care (VBC) arrangements.
• Strategic Influence: Enable meaningful VBC partnerships with providers, directly contributing to one of Centene’s core focus areas.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Engage in a wide range of VBC pricing projects - from straightforward Medicaid TCOC target setting to complex, high-acuity attribution models.
• Cross-Product Learning: Gain experience across multiple lines of business, enhancing your actuarial skill set and business acumen.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team with varying levels of experience, fostering both mentorship and peer learning.
• Flexible Work Style: Thrive in both team-based and independent work settings, with opportunities to lead and contribute meaningfully.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of actuarial experience.

License/Certification: Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) (or equivalent international certification)

Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States.

Important Note: To be considered for this position, candidates must hold an ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation, a bachelor's degree, and possess a minimum of two years of actuarial experience.

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Eligibility Requirements:Applicants must have earned at least an ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation, hold a bachelor's degree, and possess a minimum of two years of actuarial experience to qualify for the Associate Actuary role.

Position Purpose: Conduct analyses, pricing studies, and risk assessments for Centene's value-based contracting strategies across multiple lines of business.

Apply knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to calculate financial outcomes. Analyze various data reports, identify trends and gaps and recommend action. Create and update actuarial reports.

In this Associate Actuary role, you will:

• Develop models to support the analysis of new business strategies and VBC risk arrangements
• Monitor and evaluate program performance
• Communicate findings, risks, and opportunities through written reports and presentations to corporate leadership
• Collaborate with and review work of other analysts and actuaries
• Document projects according to team standards
• Mentor junior level actuarial staff

Why This Associate Actuary Role is Appealing:

• Mission-Driven Impact: Support Centene’s goal of delivering high-quality, whole-health solutions through value-based care (VBC) arrangements.
• Strategic Influence: Enable meaningful VBC partnerships with providers, directly contributing to one of Centene’s core focus areas.
• Diverse Project Exposure: Engage in a wide range of VBC pricing projects - from straightforward Medicaid TCOC target setting to complex, high-acuity attribution models.
• Cross-Product Learning: Gain experience across multiple lines of business, enhancing your actuarial skill set and business acumen.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a supportive team with varying levels of experience, fostering both mentorship and peer learning.
• Flexible Work Style: Thrive in both team-based and independent work settings, with opportunities to lead and contribute meaningfully.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. 2+ years of actuarial experience.

License/Certification: Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) (or equivalent international certification)

Applicants for this job have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States.

Important Note: To be considered for this position, candidates must hold an ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation, a bachelor's degree, and possess a minimum of two years of actuarial experience.

Pay Range: $86,000.00 - $154,700.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law , including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

About the company

Centene Corporation is a publicly traded managed care company based in St.

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