Senior Actuary: Data Science & Analytics

Highmark Health; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 86,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Inc. is seeking a senior actuarial analyst to participate in the Actuarial Executive Development Program and progress toward actuarial credentialing.

You will guide analyses, develop studies, and present findings to inform management decisions across actuarial functions such as pricing, experience studies, profitability, and predictive modeling. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, leading projects, and developing efficient processes while applying actuarial techniques to complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related discipline
• 3 years experience in an Actuarial role
• 6 Exam Components (preferred: 10+ components)

Responsibilities

• Define & diagnose a problem. Outline data requirements for a study or analysis and devise potential solutions.
• Create studies, analyses, and presentation materials to inform decision makers; make recommendations to management.
• Proactively ensure internal and external consistency of all work and perform reasonability checks.
• Identify outliers and anomalies; seek continual feedback to advance development.
• Understand environment and goals; implement new processes for improved outcomes; balance big-picture and detail-oriented analysis.
• Independently manage time across multiple projects and prioritize in a dynamic environment.
• Explain technical work to both technical and non-technical audiences; provide decision support to team members.
• Mentor less experienced staff regularly and lead by example.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Actuarial principles

Advanced analytics

Oral & Written communication

Project leadership

Analytical skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science/Mathematics/Statistics

Master's degree (preferred) in Actuarial Science/Mathematics/Statistics

Job description

Highmark Inc. is seeking a senior actuarial analyst to participate in the Actuarial Executive Development Program and progress toward actuarial credentialing.

You will guide analyses, develop studies, and present findings to inform management decisions across actuarial functions such as pricing, experience studies, profitability, and predictive modeling. The role emphasizes mentoring staff, leading projects, and developing efficient processes while applying actuarial techniques to complex