Chief Actuary & VP: Strategic Actuarial Leader

PacificSource; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 156,000 - 376,000; Full time

Job summary

PacificSource is seeking a Chief Actuary to lead enterprise actuarial services, underwriting, risk management and analytics across all lines of business. As a senior actuarial executive, you will ensure pricing integrity, regulatory compliance and long‑term financial sustainability.

You will collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Health Services, Government Programs, Operations and executives to support growth, value‑based care and affordable care delivery. Travel about 5% is expected.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of progressive actuarial leadership experience within healthcare, health insurance, managed care, or related industries, including at least 4 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, ACA Marketplace, and risk adjustment programs.
• Experience supporting value-based care and alternative payment models.
• Experience managing multiple actuarial disciplines and business functions.
• Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics or a related field; AA/FSA membership is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise actuarial strategy and advise executive leadership and the Board on pricing, financial risk, market trends, capital requirements and growth.
• Direct actuarial functions across pricing, forecasting, reserving, trend analysis, risk modeling and underwriting support.
• Ensure actuarial sound premium development, reserves, regulatory certifications, and compliance with actuarial standards of practice.
• Monitor healthcare utilization, cost trends and emerging risks; mitigate financial risk and support decision-making.
• Lead actuarial support for Enterprise Risk Management and risk assessment activities.

Skills

Accountable leadership

Business & financial acumen

Developing Networks

Driving initiatives

Empowerment

Influential Communications

Inspirational Leadership

Education

Baccalaureate degree in business, mathematics or a related field

Active member in good standing of American Academy of Actuaries, Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)

Job description

PacificSource is seeking a Chief Actuary to lead enterprise actuarial services, underwriting, risk management and analytics across all lines of business. As a senior actuarial executive, you will ensure pricing integrity, regulatory compliance and long‑term financial sustainability.

You will collaborate with Finance, FP&A, Health Services, Government Programs, Operations and executives to support growth, value‑based care and affordable care delivery. Travel about 5% is expected.