CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

Actuarial Associate (ASA) - Pharmacy (Remote)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield$102K — $211K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Baltimore, MD
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field, OR 4 additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) certification required.
  • 3 years of health actuarial experience with proven leadership skills.
  • Strong organizational skills to manage task completion and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to convey complex analyses to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate the activities of analysts to ensure accurate and timely analyses and reports are delivered.
  • Provide training and development for team members, including performance feedback and formal evaluations.
  • Coordinate the development and analysis of actuarial metrics like IBNR and valuation work.
  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on actuarial calculations and ensure accurate methodology usage by analysts.
  • Communicate project statuses and deliverables to management and relevant departments.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including health care, retirement plans, and various incentive programs.
  • 401k contribution program subject to eligibility requirements.
Full Job Description
Resp & Qualifications

PURPOSE:
This position oversees and directs the work of analysts in a supervisory capacity. This position is responsible for implementing departmental strategy and policies in order to meet team goals, as well as making recommendations to Actuarial management where appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Responsible for coordinating the activities analysts ensuring accurate and timely release of requested analyses and reports. Responsible for providing training, development, documenting performance issues, if needed, and monitoring and enforcing adherence to Company policies. The Supervisor sets objectives, writes and deliveries performance feedback and appraisals, promotions, salary increases, hiring and disciplinary communications.
  • Responsible for coordinating the development and extensive analytical review of various actuarial analyses such as IBNR, trend, rating actions, and valuation work in support of departmental objectives. This includes supporting the junior team members, working with other areas within the Company, producing presentations for senior management and communicating status of deliverables to the department management.
  • Oversee calculations, serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME), direct the workflow and ensure that sound actuarial and financial methods are used by Analysts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
This position manages people.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Mathematics or related field OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional 4 years of relevant work experience is required in addition to the required work experience.

Licenses/Certifications Upon Hire Required:
  • Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA).

Experience: 3 years health actuarial experience with demonstrated leadership.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
  • Ability to organize to task completion, plan and prioritize work.
  • Must demonstrate flexibility, innovation and problem-solving skills and resourcefulness.
  • Ability to express technical and financial analysis in a clear, concise manner on both written and oral form.
  • Must possess negotiating and consulting skills.
  • Possesses highly developed analytical skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Effectively convey actuarial and/or underwriting issues to a diverse audience.
  • Must be able to meet established deadlines and handle multiple customer service demands from internal and external customers, within set expectations for service excellence. Must be able to effectively communicate and provide positive customer service to every internal and external customer, including customers who may be demanding or otherwise challenging.

Salary Range: $102,384 - $211,167

Salary Range Disclaimer

The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the work is being performed. This compensation range is specific and considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, internal peer equity, and market and business consideration. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range, as compensation decisions depend on each case's facts and circumstances, including but not limited to experience, internal equity, and location. In addition to your compensation, CareFirst offers a comprehensive benefits package, various incentive programs/plans, and 401k contribution programs/plans (all benefits/incentives are subject to eligibility requirements).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.

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About CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is a regional health insurance company that serves over 3.4 million members in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. It is a nonprofit organization and the largest health insurer in the Mid-Atlantic region. The company offers a variety of health insurance plans, including individual and family plans, Medicare plans, and employer-sponsored plans.
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