Actuary - Pricing Job at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Topeka, KS

Z3k1eURyMGswSXNvMGxXMUNZaXM2Y21nT0E9PQ==
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Topeka, KS

Job Description

This job was posted by : For more

information, please see: Are

you ready to make a difference? Choose to work for one of the most

trusted companies in Kansas.

You Belong At Blue

  • Why Join Us?
  • Make a Positive Impact: Your work will directly contribute to

the health and well-being of Kansans.

  • Family Comes First : Total rewards package that promotes the

idea of family first for all employees. Paid vacation and sick leave

with paid maternity and paternity available immediately upon hire

  • Professional Growth Opportunities: Advance your career with

ongoing training and development programs.

  • Dynamic Work Environment: Collaborate with a team of passionate

and driven individuals in a work environment that promotes

flexibility.

  • Trust and Stability: Work for one of the most trusted companies

in Kansas with over 80 years of commitment, compassion and

community.

  • Inclusive Work Environment: We pride ourselves on fostering a

workplace where everyone is valued and respected.

Benefits & Perks

  • Base compensation is only one component of your competitive Total
Rewards package

  • Incentive pay program (EPIP)
  • Health/Vision/Dental insurance
  • 6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
  • Fertility/Adoption assistance
  • 2 weeks paid caregiver leave
  • 401(k) plan matching up to 5%
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources
Job Summary The Actuary will play a critical role in connecting pricing and trend

analysis expertise with actuarial principles to support health plan

pricing, forecasting, and strategic decision-making. This position leads

actuarial efforts related to MA Part C and D bids, profitability

analysis, and financial modeling, while providing insights and reporting

to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

"This position is eligible to work remotely, hybrid or onsite in

accordance with our Telecommuting Policy."

What you'll do

  • Serve as the actuarial liaison with external consultants for
Medicare Advantage Part C and D bid development.

  • Conduct profitability and forecasting analyses for Medicare
Advantage plans, including cohort-level insights.

  • Translate actuarial findings into actionable business insights to
support budgeting, planning, and strategy.

  • Perform ad-hoc analyses related to Star ratings, benefit changes,
and regulatory impacts.

  • Communicate forecast variances and key drivers to senior leadership.
  • Monitor trends and regulatory developments across Medicare
Advantage, PDP, and Medigap markets.

  • Provide strategic input on product development, pricing variables,
and market positioning.

  • Participate in cross-functional workgroups focused on the strategy
and performance of the over-65 product portfolio.

  • Support actuarial exhibits for regulatory filings and validate
system/database changes impacting actuarial research.

What you need

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics,
Finance, Economics, or a related field is required.

  • Associateship or Fellowship designation in the Society of Actuaries
(SOA) and membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (AAA)

required.

  • Minimum of 6 years of actuarial experience with pricing,
forecasting, trend analysis, risk management, strategic planning,

and/or program evaluation is required.

  • Experience with building and evaluating new actuarial models,
project management, communication with senior leadership, and

tracking actual to expected outcomes required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • In-depth knowledge of Medicare Advantage pricing, regulations, and
market dynamics.

  • Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and/or Power BI, with
experience in advanced actuarial modeling, data analysis, and

visualization.

  • Knowledge of rating and underwriting regulations across multiple
states as well as an understanding of health insurance marketing,

sales strategies, and customer segmentation.

  • Ability to develop adaptable models for rates, reserves, and
projections in a dynamic environment.

  • Lead and influence cross-functional teams to define metrics,
validate assumptions, and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership,
translating complex actuarial insights into actionable strategies.

  • Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical
concepts to non-technical audiences.

  • Mentor junior actuarial staff and contribute to knowledge sharing
across the actuarial team.

Compensation

\$116,000 - \$145,000

Exempt Grade 18**

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas off

Job Tags

Immediate start, Remote work

Similar Jobs

Kering Eyewear

In-Store Specialist Job at Kering Eyewear

Kering Eyewear seeks an In-Store Specialist in Bridgewater to drive sales and maintain brand standards across stores. The role involves strategic collaboration with regional managers, managing merchandising, and executing marketing initiatives. Candidates should have at...

NBCUniversal

KCSO News Summer Intern Job at NBCUniversal

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products...

FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Warehouse Technician Job at FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Position OverviewFUJIFILM Electronic Materials, USA, Inc., is a global leader in chemical solutions which enable the semiconductor industry and the digital universe. We have an exciting opportunity at our North Kingstown, RI facility for a Warehouse Technician!The Warehouse...

Iberdrola

Wind Turbine Technician Power Job at Iberdrola

 ...Technician III range: $28.50 to $41.25 hourly DOE Avangrid Power is seeking to fill a Wind Turbine Technician opening. The company...  ...Increase professional knowledge of turbine or solar equipment including safety regulations. Willing to work overtime... 

Park Avenue Coffee

Coffee Production Assistant Job at Park Avenue Coffee

 ...Description Park Avenue Coffee is expanding our roasting production team. This is an entry-level role within our roastery with the...  ...organized, and efficient production workspace Roasting Support Assist with roast day setup and workflow Begin training on sample...