Chief Actuary & Strategy Leader, Medicaid Benefits

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Public sector benefits package

Job summary

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services seeks a senior planner to lead strategic planning for health benefits and Medicaid-related programs. The role involves executive-level guidance, actuarial considerations, and cross-agency collaboration to shape policy and program design.

The position requires a four-year degree and extensive managerial experience in planning, budgeting, and decision-making within public health or human services.

Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in strategic planning and implementation.
• Experience collaborating with executive leadership and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex business, financial, and policy issues.
• Strong communication and influencing skills for decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end strategic planning and implementation initiatives.
• Evaluate risks, benefits, opportunities, and operational impacts; monitor trends.
• Provide strategic recommendations to support policy decisions and program success.
• Lead cross-disciplinary teams and foster collaboration across divisions.
• Communicate with senior leaders, government agencies, and stakeholders.
• Support long-range objectives and accountability through data analysis.

Skills

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Policy analysis

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field

Job description

State of North Carolina - Health & Human Services seeks a senior planner to lead strategic planning for health benefits and Medicaid-related programs. The role involves executive-level guidance, actuarial considerations, and cross-agency collaboration to shape policy and program design.

The position requires a four-year degree and extensive managerial experience in planning, budgeting, and decision-making within public health or human services.