Remote Actuarial OIPA Configuration Specialist

Nationwide; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,500 - 177,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / dental / vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Pension plan

Job summary

Nationwide is seeking an OIPA Configuration Specialist to translate business requirements into system behavior, configure life insurance products, and support product launches and ongoing administration. You’ll work with Actuarial, Technology, and Product teams to implement configurations and validate calculations.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years in systems or actuarial roles, familiarity with XML/SQL/VBA, and an interest in advancing to higher complexity configuration or IT

Qualifications

• 4+ years in systems, actuarial, or config-heavy roles (insurance preferred).
• Experience with OIPA configuration strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with XML, SQL, VBA/Excel or similar tools.
• Actuarial concepts and calculations knowledge beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Configure rules, calculations, and system logic within OIPA (80–90% of the role).
• Build test tools and validate product calculations.
• Analyze data and system behavior to identify improvements or defects.
• Assist in projection/valuation processes and financial/actuarial reporting workflows.
• Contribute ideas to improve performance, architecture, and operational processes.

Skills

OIPA configuration

SQL

XML

Excel VBA

Actuarial concepts

Education

Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related field

Tools

OIPA

SoapUI

Job description

Nationwide is seeking an OIPA Configuration Specialist to translate business requirements into system behavior, configure life insurance products, and support product launches and ongoing administration. You’ll work with Actuarial, Technology, and Product teams to implement configurations and validate calculations.

The ideal candidate will bring 4+ years in systems or actuarial roles, familiarity with XML/SQL/VBA, and an interest in advancing to higher complexity configuration or IT