Retirement Policy Actuary

NACBA; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Staff Actuary will support the American Academy of Actuaries in advancing public policy and professionalism on retirement, pensions, Social Security, and lifetime income. The role emphasizes collaboration with volunteers, regulators, and external stakeholders to advance strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include leading and delivering policy work products, researching emerging actuarial topics, and representing the Academy at public forums, with opportunities to guide cross‑practice

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics or a related field.
• ASA or EA designation with 7–10 years of actuarial experience or equivalent.
• Experience in consulting, financial services, or risk management.
• Understanding of policy issues in retirement practice area.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement with legislators and regulators preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with public policy and professionalism staff and volunteers to build relationships with regulators, legislators, associations, employers, and members.
• Deliver public policy work products, professionalism content, and outreach initiatives.
• Represent the Academy at public forums and within the actuarial community to promote policy perspectives.
• Develop work products by identifying stakeholders to drive timely policy work.
• Contribute to research on actuarial and risk topics with Research staff and volunteers.
• Lead projects or participate in cross‑practice special projects addressing priority issues.

Skills

Regulatory landscape understanding

Stakeholder engagement

Public policy experience

Project management

Communication skills

Public speaking

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in actuarial science/related field

ASA or EA designation

Tools

Asana

Job description

The Staff Actuary will support the American Academy of Actuaries in advancing public policy and professionalism on retirement, pensions, Social Security, and lifetime income. The role emphasizes collaboration with volunteers, regulators, and external stakeholders to advance strategic priorities.

Responsibilities include leading and delivering policy work products, researching emerging actuarial topics, and representing the Academy at public forums, with opportunities to guide cross‑practice