Senior Actuarial Data Scientist

Highmark Health; Virginia; On-site; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health seeks a senior actuarial analyst to participate in the Actuarial Executive Development Program and progress toward credentials. You will guide analyses across pricing, reserve, profitability, and predictive modeling, mentoring staff while supporting management decisions.

The role emphasizes developing efficient processes, applying actuarial methods, and presenting findings to inform strategy and policy changes. Office-based in Virginia with travel as required.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in an actuarial role.
• 6 Exam components completed; 10+ components preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and provide decision support.

Responsibilities

• Define and diagnose problems; outline data requirements and potential solutions.
• Create studies, analyses, and materials for decision makers.
• Perform reasonability checks and maintain consistency with industry knowledge.
• Lead and mentor staff; seek feedback to advance development.
• Manage time across multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Explain technical work to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Actuarial knowledge

Analytical skills

Oral & Written communication

Problem solving

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's in Actuarial Science/Math/Statistics or related

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a senior actuarial analyst to participate in the Actuarial Executive Development Program and progress toward credentials. You will guide analyses across pricing, reserve, profitability, and predictive modeling, mentoring staff while supporting management decisions.

The role emphasizes developing efficient processes, applying actuarial methods, and presenting findings to inform strategy and policy changes. Office-based in Virginia with travel as required.