Sr. Actuarial Analyst - Medicare

Centene Corporation; Nevada (IA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health organization is seeking driven actuarial professionals in Iowa to assist in financial analysis and forecasting for Medicare claims. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience passing actuarial exams totaling five years. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in tools such as Power BI. The role offers flexibility to work remotely anywhere within the continental US.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K and stock purchase plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off plus holidays

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Experience and passing of actuarial exams totaling 5 years.
• Ability to run data reports to identify trends.
• Skilled in financial analysis and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial analysis and forecasting.
• Calculate financial outcomes surrounding Medicare claims.
• Support expense forecasting and develop probability tables.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Power BI or other BI tools

SAS for analytics

VBA

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Power BI

SAS

Job description

Overview

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You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.

Welcome! We're seeking driven actuarial professionals who are on the path to earning their ASA designation.

Position Purpose

Assist in financial analysis and forecasting, pricing and risk assessment to estimate outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to calculate financial outcomes around Medicare FFS claims and other expenses
• Support Medicare FFS and other expense forecasting
• Assist with developing probability tables based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information
• Develop and run data reports to identify emerging trends and gaps
• Create financial and analytical exhibits and communicate the results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Performs other duties as assigned

Highly Preferred

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize findings into business recommendations
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to explain technical results to non-technical stakeholders
• Power BI or other BI tools, SAS for analytics, VBA

Why This Role Stands Out

• High-Impact Work: Play a key role in shaping the annual budget and quarterly financial forecasts across all 32 Medicare Advantage markets
• Collaborative Team Culture: Join a group that values knowledge-sharing, mutual support, and continuous learning
• Empowering Leadership: Work under a leader who is approachable, development-focused, and committed to your growth
• Trusted Expertise: Be recognized for delivering accurate, high-quality work—even under tight deadlines

Education/Experience

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience. Combination of years of experience and number of actuarial exams passed equals or exceeds 5 (Rule of 5). For example, 2 years of actuarial experience and 3 passed actuarial exams.

License/Certification

Combination of years of experience and number of actuarial exams passed equals or exceeds 5 (Rule of 5). For example, 2 years of actuarial experience and 3 passed actuarial exams.

Applicants for this role have the flexibility to work remotely from home anywhere within the continental United States. Due to the needs of the business, ideal schedule is ET, CT, MST.

Join us

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual\'s skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance
• Sales

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Insurance