Chief Actuary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi seeks a Chief Actuary to lead the development and implementation of pricing models and related rate recommendations. You will monitor trends, review financial reporting, and aid in forecasting models and assumptions.

The role requires extensive health actuary experience, SAS/SQL proficiency, and strong leadership to drive cost-management strategies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• Member of the Academy of Actuaries.
• Fellow in the Society of Actuaries.
• At least eight years of experience as a health actuary.
• Management and supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Working knowledge of databases, SAS, and/or SQL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing models and rate recommendations.
• Monitor trends and review financial reporting (reserving, restated statements).
• Support development of financial forecast models and assumptions.
• Identify cost drivers and partner with a multidisciplinary team to manage cost.
• Provide professional certification and actuarial leadership.

Skills

Actuarial expertise

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science

Actuarial credentialed (ASA/FSA)

Tools

SAS

SQL

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chief Actuary Responsibilities

The Chief Actuary is responsible for the development and implementation of all pricing models and related rate recommendations, monitoring trends, reviewing financial reporting activities consisting of reserving, restated financial statements, and National Association of Insurance Commissioner actuarial exhibits, and aiding in the development of financial forecast models and assumptions. In addition, the Chief Actuary supports major corporate strategic initiatives and key performance objectives, as needed. The Chief Actuary is also responsible for identifying cost drivers and working with a multidisciplinary team to implement strategies to manage cost. The Chief Actuary provides professional certification.

Job Specific Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or other related field.
• Member of the Academy of Actuaries.
• Fellow in the Society of Actuaries.
• At least eight years of experience as a health actuary required.
• Management and supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• PC skills to include Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
• Working knowledge of databases, SAS, and/or SQL preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

Benefits

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.