Senior Health Actuary

Smith Hanley Associates; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Hanley Associates is seeking a Senior Health Actuary for a remote position to lead actuarial analytics and healthcare-finance strategy. You will partner with executives to drive profitability, manage risk, and shape value-based care initiatives across the insurance landscape.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years of health actuarial experience, actuarial credentials, and a proven ability to translate complex healthcare data into actionable insights for enterprise-wide decision-making.

Qualifications

• FSA or ASA with 15+ years of progressive health actuarial and healthcare finance experience.
• Expertise in Medicare Advantage, Commercial, Medicaid, and value-based care financial strategies.
• Strong forecasting, financial planning, pricing, reserving, and enterprise performance management experience.
• Experience advising executive leadership on strategic initiatives, risk management, and business growth.
• Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, or similar healthcare analytics tools.

Skills

Actuarial Expertise

Healthcare Finance

Forecasting

Pricing

Reserving

Leadership

Communication

Education

FSA/ASA certification

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Job description

Position: Senior Health Actuary Location: Remote Total Compensation: Commensurate with Experience Actuarial Summary: We are seeking a senior-level Health Actuary to provide strategic leadership across healthcare finance, actuarial analytics, and value-based care initiatives. This individual will partner with executive leadership to drive financial performance, support enterprise decision-making, and develop innovative strategies across the insurance landscape. The ideal candidate combines deep actuarial expertise with strong business acumen, translating complex healthcare data into actionable insights that improve profitability, optimize risk, and support long-term organizational growth.

Skills & Requirements

FSA or ASA with 15+ years of progressive health actuarial and healthcare finance experience. Expertise in Medicare Advantage, Commercial, Medicaid, and or value-based care financial strategies. Strong background in forecasting, financial planning, pricing, reserving, and enterprise performance management. Experience advising executive leadership on strategic initiatives, risk management, and business growth. Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, or similar healthcare analytics tools. Exceptional communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and drive strategic decisions.