Remote Senior Actuarial Leader: Reserves & Forecasting

Highmark Health; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 209,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a senior actuarial and analytics leader to guide a high-performing team focused on claims reserving, financial forecasting, and trend analytics. This role informs senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions and ensures actuarial integrity across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate has extensive healthcare actuarial experience, ASA/MAAA, and a track record of managing complex forecasting and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Seasoned leader with 5+ years guiding actuarial/analytics teams.
• Strong communication with senior stakeholders.
• Solid foundation in actuarial methods and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead actuarial and analytics team to deliver reserves, forecasts, and trend insights.
• Ensure compliance with ASOPs and regulatory standards.
• Provide strategic advisory to senior leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and performance management processes.
• Mentor and develop team members and succession plans.
• Manage department cost centers and project governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Influential communication

Analytical rigor

Technical actuarial skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics/Economics/Actuarial Science

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a senior actuarial and analytics leader to guide a high-performing team focused on claims reserving, financial forecasting, and trend analytics. This role informs senior leadership on strategic and operational decisions and ensures actuarial integrity across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate has extensive healthcare actuarial experience, ASA/MAAA, and a track record of managing complex forecasting and regulatory compliance.