Junior Government Healthcare Actuary

Description :

At Mercer, our purpose is to make a positive difference in people’s lives by helping advance their health, wealth, and careers.

Mercer is seeking candidates for the Government Healthcare Actuary position. Our primary offices are located in Phoenix, Atlanta, DC, and Minneapolis.

Junior Government Healthcare Actuary

We will count on you to :

Serve as actuary on large, complex capitation rate setting and other actuarial projects.

Under the direction of senior actuarial staff, support the design and implementation of rate structures and methodologies, and ensure consistency with federal regulations and actuarial standards.

Support the development of rate setting assumptions that are built into actuarial models and inform the project teams on the impact of data and assumptions, and provide on-going review and guidance throughout the rate setting process.

Collaborate with project teams to finalize rates and educate the clients on the impact of their policies on the data and rates.

Participate in the drafting of project communications, including rate certification letters and presentations. When qualified, act as actuarial authority that signs rate certification letters and other statements of actuarial opinion under the supervision of senior actuarial staff.

What is in it for you?

Be on the cutting edge of health care reform. Mercer GHSC partners with states and the Federal government on implementing a wide variety of healthcare and human services issues, including actuarial, data / systems analysis, clinical, policy, pharmacy, operations, and procurement.

On day one you'll be eligible for medical, dental, and vision care benefits in addition to a generous PTO package, as well as time off for community service.

What you need to have :

BA / BS degree

Actuarial credentials (ASA or FSA, MAAA) strongly preferred. We may consider otherwise qualified candidates that are close to receiving actuarial credentials.

3+ years minimum health actuarial experience, with Medicaid actuarial experience strongly preferred

What makes you stand out :

Medicaid actuarial experience (any state program, health insurer or Federal agency) or actuarial consulting experience is a plus

Excellent interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment

Strong critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills

Experience related to health plan analysis or capitated rate development is preferred, but not required