Senior Health Actuarial Manager (FSA)

Oliver James Group; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James Group seeks a Senior Actuarial Manager specializing in Medicare and Value-Based Care to lead client engagements and mentor a growing actuarial team.

You will guide health systems, physician groups, and ACOs on financial strategies, risk adjustment, and shared savings within Medicare programs, with opportunities to shape strategy and advance the practice.

Qualifications

• 6+ years healthcare actuarial experience with a strong Medicare background.
• Experience in Medicare Advantage and/or ACO programmes.
• Demonstrable people management and mentoring experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead client-facing engagements.
• Exposure to provider Value-Based Care, MSSP, or shared savings arrangements advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and advise health systems, physician groups, and ACOs on Medicare financial strategy, shared savings, risk adjustment, and total cost of care.
• Manage junior actuarial staff and develop actuarial teams within a growing practice.
• Provide strategic guidance on Medicare initiatives and value-based care programs.

Skills

People management

Client leadership

Medicare knowledge

Communication

Education

FSA designation

Job description

Oliver James are currently partnered with a leading US Healthcare Actuarial Consulting firm seeking a Senior Actuarial Manager within Medicare & Value-Based Care to support continued growth.

The Senior Actuarial Manager will be responsible for leading client engagements, managing junior actuarial staff, and advising health systems, physician groups, and ACOs on Medicare financial strategy, shared savings, risk adjustment, and total cost of care.

This role would suit an experienced Medicare actuary looking to take on greater responsibility within a growing consulting environment.

Role requirements:

• FSA designation required
• 6+ years of healthcare actuarial experience, with a strong Medicare background
• Experience in Medicare Advantage and/or ACO programmes
• Demonstrable people management and mentoring experience
• Strong communication skills and the ability to lead client-facing engagements
• Exposure to provider Value-Based Care, MSSP, or shared savings arrangements advantageous

What makes this particularly interesting is the opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Provider Value-Based Care consulting practice, working alongside leading industry experts on emerging Medicare initiatives, including the new CMS LEAD model. The position offers significant ownership of client engagements, opportunities to develop and lead actuarial teams, and excellent long-term career progression.

In office or remote candidates across the US will be considered.