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Milliman, Inc Associate Actuary in Seattle, Washington
Description Milliman's Seattle Health Practice is looking for an Associate Actuary with experience in health actuarial work. The position requires creative actuarial capabilities, good communication and interpersonal skills, and organizational talents. A high degree of self-motivation and the ability to lead a team of analysts are also necessary for success. We provide extensive on-the-job training in consulting skills and advanced actuarial techniques. About Our Practice Milliman's Seattle Health Practice serves a wide variety of organizations, including insurance companies, health plans, state and federal agencies, healthcare providers, reinsurance companies, and employers. The staff consists of 150+ actuarial professionals in addition to healthcare consultants, IT, Administrative, and other non-actuarial staff. By joining Milliman, you will be working with some of the most experienced, most capable people in the health industry. Through our mentor program, you will have a dedicated colleague available to help guide your career growth. For the right candidate, these opportunities will help you grow professionally while enjoying the work you do. You will have the opportunity to: Perform analysis of healthcare data Write reports that explain technical concepts clearly to a non-technical audience Manage projects through completion within an expected budget Supervise actuarial students in the completion of technical aspects of actuarial projects Employees will be expected to develop the ability to manage client relationships. While not required, employees that learn to successfully generate new business with both new and existing clients are likely to experience the greatest career growth. To be successful in this role, you will have the following qualifications: Professional Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or a related field ASA designation Four or more years of healthcare actuarial experience. Meaningful experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered a "plus": Medicaid rate-setting Reserving and year-end statutory financials ("blue" and "orange" blanks) ACA pricing/rate filing Medicare Advantage, especially bid development and understanding of revenue mechanisms (e.g., risk scores, star ratings) Value-based provider contracting Employer stop-loss and/or reinsurance pricing Demonstrable skills in presenting technical concepts to a non-technical audience in an understandable way Strong understanding of the US healthcare system Proficiency with Excel Some knowledge of SAS, SQL, or R Personal Qualifications: Excellent communication both verbal and written Ability to work both independently and in team environments Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment where client satisfaction is key Entrepreneurial spirit Location This position is based out of the Milliman office in Seattle, WA. It is preferred that this employee work in-office, but remote candidates anywhere in the US will be considered. Compensation The salary range for this role is $84,000 - $146,000, depending on a combination of factors, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, location, etc. Employees are also eligible for a bonus under our standard bonus policy. Paid bonus is dependent on billable hours worked by and work managed by the employee. Actual bonuses vary widely based on desired and completed workload, but routinely exceed 30% of base salary. To be considered for this position, please upload a resume and cover letter. No recruiters, please. Benefits At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes - and meets - the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer com