Director Actuarial ServicesActuaries use technical knowledge and business acumen to analyze financial experience, quantify financial risk, and project future medical expenses. They are expected to adhere to the highest levels of ethics, professionalism, and standards of practice, as defined both internally and by the American Academy of Actuaries.This role will lead the Medicare pricing team, responsible for rate development, CMS bids, performance analysis of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Cost, and Medicare Supplement. At all levels, this requires a commitment to producing complete, timely, and accurate actuarial analysis.
For more senior positions, this also requires the ability and willingness to work with the segments and help them meet their strategic goals and objectives.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Economics, Statistics, or Mathematics7 years in Health actuarial or other related actuarial experiencePreferred Qualifications:Associate in the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow in the Society of Actuaries (FSA)Member, American Academy of Actuaries (M.A.A.A.)Medicare Advantage experienceKey Accountabilities:Conduct Experience Studies Is familiar with the data and technology tools available to Medica's actuarial departmentOversees the creation, development, and consistent production of accurate and timely actuarial information, reports, and exhibitsReviews the work of analysts and other credentialed actuaries for reasonability, appropriateness, and relevance.Quantify Risk Works closely with segment leadership on product design, especially in areas of risk selection and induced utilizationDirects the work of analysts and/or consultants regarding key variables to stress during sensitivity testingCommunicates key variance in actual/expected financial performance to Medica and segment leadershipIncorporates the impact of risk adjustment into financial projections and performance analysisProvide Context Works with Medica and segment leadership to create appropriate financial targets for pricing and product performanceUses appropriate benchmarks when analyzing utilization and provider dataProvides the organization with appropriate value for actual/expected analysis, including intra-year targets for use by Medica leadership, segments, and corporate financeForecast Financial Performance Owns the actuarial component of all product pricing. Works with segment leadership to incorporate actuarial, risk, competitive information, and aligning corporate and segment priorities around profit and growthEnsures that forecast trend, revenue and membership projections are used appropriately by segment and corporate finance.Filings & Compliance Ensures rate filings and bids are accurate, submitted on time, and consistent with segment strategies and goalsAttends state negotiations and plenaries, as necessary. Oversees additional work to prepare for rate negotiations, including analysis by rate cell and geographyLeadership Reviews any low- and medium-risk actuarial work before it is publishedSigns rate filings certifications, and other actuarial communications after appropriate level of reviewResponsible for the timely and accurate monthly production of actuarial results – either specific to the segment, or corporate reporting as appropriateParticipates in segment activities, as directed by the General Manager.
This could include attending department meetings, having recurring 1:1 meetings, and providing status reports to segment leadership.This position is an Office role, which requires an employee to work from the designated office, Minnetonka, MN on average, 2+ times per week.The full salary range for this position is $127,800-$219,000. Annual salary range placement will depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, education, work experience, applicable certifications and/or licensure, the position's scope and responsibility, internal pay equity and external market salary data. In addition to base compensation, this position may be eligible for incentive plan compensation in addition to base salary.
Medica offers a generous total rewards package that includes competitive medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, paid volunteer time off, 401K contributions, caregiver services and many other benefits to support our employees.The compensation and benefits information are provided as of the date of this posting. Medica's compensation and benefits are subject to change at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.We are an Equal Opportunity employer, where all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment indiscriminate of race, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.