Actuary, Senior

Working Conditions Work Environment(s): ☒ Indoor/Office ☐ Community ☐ Facilities/Security ☐ Outdoor Exposure This senior level position is responsible for performing a wide variety of financial and actuarial analyses impacting strategic decision making and the company’s financial sustainability efforts. Areas of analysis include cost and utilization trend analysis, return on investment evaluations, Medicare bid development, rate setting optimization, forecasting support, benchmarking, risk adjustment optimization, provider payment evaluation and review of actuarial estimates such as IBNR and PDR. This position provides financial stewardship by identifying opportunities for improved financial performance. Estimated Hiring Range $138,150.00 - $168,850.00 Bonus Target Bonus - SIP Target, 5% Annual Current CareOregon Employees: Please use the internal Workday site to submit an application for this job. Essential Responsibilities Financial and Actuarial Analyses Drill down into cost and utilization trends to identify key drivers. Develop profitability analytics to support evaluation by provider group, contract, and other valued indicators. Design, develop, and implement evaluation tools in measuring the effectiveness of programs and payment models. Develop cost savings calculators for use in goal setting, budgeting, and forecasting. Provide rate setting support through data analysis, policy review and strategy development. Identify any actuarial unsound adjustments to the rates. Provide medical cost and utilization trend recommendations for forecasting purposes. Gather and develop benchmarks for purposes of assessing our performance and the potential for improvement. Monitor risk adjustment applied to capitation revenue and ensure population risk is appropriately represented in encounter data. Evaluate provider payment models, including risk share arrangements, to ensure they achieve the desired outcome. Prepare regular risk share reporting for sharing with providers and supporting accounting estimates. Drive strategic use of data to support business efficiencies and competitive decision-making. Review and provide guidance on actuarial estimates of IBNR, PDR and other actuarially determined assets and liabilities. Coordinate and review the work of outside actuaries to facilitate access to plan information necessary to support their work and ensure the company’s interests are represented. Financial Analytical Capacity and Capability Work with Information Systems to ensure access to a data source with high data integrity. Work collaboratively with the Business Intelligence department and other analysts to share best practices around using the data, ensure strong data governance and maintain a community of practice resource. Provide training and support to other Finance users around the data, software, and analytic approaches. Administration Participate in 1:1, team, and department meetings. Attend All Staff meetings. Draft, recommend, and implement plans, policies, and procedures. Participate in Actuarial Services team goal setting. Train, mentor, and evaluate performance of assigned actuarial staff. Required Experience and/or Education Associate of the Society of Actuaries Minimum 5 years’ experience in an actuarial role Work experience in health insurance Preferred Fellow of the Society of Actuaries Work experience in Medicaid or Medicare Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required Knowledge Working knowledge of other MS tools, including MS Office products, MS Access Strong understanding of data systems and sources and how it impacts the data available Knowledge of medical claims, billing practices and health insurance requirements Skills And Abilities Strong data management skills Proficiency in SAS, SQL, or similar database querying tools Proficiency in MS Excel Highly effective communication skills, including listening, verbal, and written Willingness to acquire new skills Ability to effectively lead and participate on a variety of large projects, including complex initiatives across departments Ability to identify, implement, and lead process improvements Strong ability in articulating and presenting information across multiple areas of the organization Ability to communicate and present to external parties (e.g., auditors, actuaries, regulatory agencies) and stakeholders (e.g., Finance committees, Board of Directors, etc.) Ability to collaborate effectively with department management Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to produce high quality output Ability to effectively review others’ work Ability to identify problem, inconsistencies, unexpected results, relevant information, and uncertainties Ability to interpret and analyze information and implement conclusions/solutions Ability to assist team members in developing conclusions and solutions Ability to effectively prioritize own work and complete tasks on time Ability to effectively collaborate with coworkers, leaders, executives, and stakeholders Ability to learn from feedback and embrace change Possess a high degree of initiative, motivation, and professionalism Ability to maintain a positive attitude Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups Ability to learn, focus, understand, and evaluate information and determine appropriate actions Ability to accept direction and feedback, as well as tolerate and manage stress Ability to see, read, and perform repetitive finger and wrist movement for at least 6 hours/day Ability to hear and speak clearly for at least 3-6 hours/day Working Conditions Work Environment(s): ☒ Indoor/Office ☐ Community ☐ Facilities/Security ☐ Outdoor Exposure Member/Patient Facing: ☒ No ☐ Telephonic ☐ In Person Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical and ergonomic hazards. Equipment: General office equipment Travel: May include occasional required or optional travel outside of the workplace; the employee’s personal vehicle, local transit or other means of transportation may be used. Work Location: Work from home We offer a strong Total Rewards Program. This includes competitive pay, bonus opportunity, and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for bonuses and benefits is dependent on factors such as the position type and the number of scheduled weekly hours. Benefits-eligible employees qualify for benefits beginning on the first of the month on or after their start date. CareOregon offers medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance, as well as health savings account, flexible spending account(s), lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, wellness program, discounts, and multiple supplemental benefits (e.g., voluntary life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pre-tax parking, pet insurance, 529 College Savings, etc.). We also offer a strong retirement plan with employer contributions. Benefits-eligible employees accrue PTO and Paid State Sick Time based on hours worked/scheduled hours and the primary work state. Employees may also receive paid holidays, volunteer time, jury duty, bereavement leave, and more, depending on eligibility. Non-benefits eligible employees can enjoy 401(k) contributions, Paid State Sick Time, wellness and employee assistance program benefits, and other perks. Please contact your recruiter for more information. We are an equal opportunity employer CareOregon is an equal opportunity employer. The organization selects the best individual for the job based upon job related qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, age, veteran status, ancestry, marital status or disability. The organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship on the operation of our organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr