Senior Director, Reserving & Forecasting Analytics

Highmark Health; United States; 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 advanced trend analytics. This executive role influences financial stability and strategic direction by delivering accurate insights to senior leaders across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in healthcare actuarial roles, 5+ years of leadership, ASA/MAAA, and strong strategic communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of progressive healthcare actuarial/forecasting/trend analytics experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership managing high-performing teams.
• ASA/MAAA certification required; FSA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for actuarial and analytics teams.
• Oversee reserves, financial forecasting, and trend analytics.
• Develop policies, manage budgets, and guide staff performance.
• Partner with senior leadership to shape financial strategy.
• Drive talent development and organizational capability.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder comms

Analytical skills

Actuarial modeling

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Actuarial software

Job description

Highmark Health seeks a senior actuarial and analytics leader to guide a high-performing team focused on claims reserving, financial forecasting, and advanced trend analytics. This executive role influences financial stability and strategic direction by delivering accurate insights to senior leaders across the enterprise.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years in healthcare actuarial roles, 5+ years of leadership, ASA/MAAA, and strong strategic communication.