Senior Actuarial Forecasting & Trend Leader

Highmark Health; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 209,000 - 372,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. is seeking a senior actuarial leader to guide a high-performing team of actuarial and analytics professionals.

You will drive strategic, tactical, and operational excellence in claims reserving, financial forecasting, and trend analytics, influencing senior leadership with accurate insights across the enterprise. The role emphasizes overseeing reserves, annual planning, and proactive guidance while ensuring compliance with ASOPs and regulatory standards, shaping Highmark's

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in actuarial/financial forecasting or trend analytics in healthcare.
• Minimum 5 years leading high-performing teams.
• ASA designation and MAAA membership are required.

Responsibilities

• Hire, coach, and manage the team; oversee budgets and day-to-day operations.
• Advise senior management with strategic actuarial insights and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee reserves, financial forecasting, and trend analytics; ensure accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic acumen

Influential communication

Analytical rigor

Technical proficiency

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Science, or related

Job description

Highmark Inc. is seeking a senior actuarial leader to guide a high-performing team of actuarial and analytics professionals.

You will drive strategic, tactical, and operational excellence in claims reserving, financial forecasting, and trend analytics, influencing senior leadership with accurate insights across the enterprise. The role emphasizes overseeing reserves, annual planning, and proactive guidance while ensuring compliance with ASOPs and regulatory standards, shaping Highmark's