Actuary

<h2><b>Company :</b></h2>Highmark Inc.<h2><b>Job Description : </b></h2><p><b>JOB SUMMARY</b></p><p></p><p>This job is an ASA Certified actuary position that initiates and leads the development of actuarial studies and analyses.  Gives direction to less experienced staff and will represent the department's perspectives and needs in cross disciplinary settings.  The incumbent applies actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to several functions, including insurance premium and pricing development, claim trend analysis, experience studies, medical economics, profitability analysis, wellness studies, predictive modeling, or claim reserving.</p><p></p><p><b>ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><ul><li>Define & diagnose a problem.  Outline data requirements for a study or analysis and devise insightful and creative solutions. Uncover the root causes of problems and reject superficial explanations.  Review the appropriateness of the results in light of experience and industry knowledge.  Consider alternate explanations or viewpoints before drawing <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">conclusions.                                                   </span></span></li><li>Initiate and lead the development of studies, analyses, and presentation materials needed to appropriately inform decision makers. Make appropriate recommendations to management across teams both within and outside of the actuarial department while understanding the implications and consequences to all <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">stakeholders.                       </span></span> <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">                                   </span></span></li><li>Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work.  Use advanced industry knowledge to both perform reasonability checks as well as exceed customer expectations.  Identify methods to test whether suspect results are correct.  Form reasonable approximations in advance of results of an analysis and determine whether deviations are reasonable or suspect.  Clarify information as <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">needed.                          </span></span> <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">                       </span></span></li><li>Take the initiative to utilize internal and external knowledge forums to gain broader industry perspective.  Demonstrate subject matter expertise and as a result is sought out by others for technical input on producing accurate and efficient work.  Promptly and efficiently identify outliers and anomalies in the work of others.  <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">                                                           </span></span></li><li>Exhibit a thorough understanding of both corporate and division goals and values.  Apply corporate, professional, and industry knowledge & insight to all tasks under incumbent's control or influence.  Use expertise to envision and implement innovative new processes and propose changes to existing processes, leading to improved outcomes that better conform to corporate goals, objectives, and values.  Demonstrate a capacity to shift between “big picture” and “detailed” thinking when analyzing issues and their strategic <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">importance.                                                    </span></span></li><li>Independently manage own time and resources across many projects.  Demonstrate responsiveness, confidence, flexibility and ability to independently prioritize when shifting from one task to another.  Comfortable in a dynamic, changing environment.  Approach new challenges with anticipation and a view towards success.  Identify emerging opportunities, establish project objectives, specify strategies, and organize necessary tasks. Keep manager <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">informed.                                                  </span></span></li><li>Interact with stakeholders in a manner that fosters cooperation and teamwork while conveying engagement and competence.  Enhance department influence by providing responsive service and understanding customer needs.  Effectively and confidently present information and provide decision support to team members and executive management. Consider alternate points of view on issues, demonstrating sensitivity to others’ situations.  Maintain positive, productive working relationships despite differing or conflicting situations and personalities.  Correctly interpret direct and indirect messages and verbal and non-verbal behaviors and respond <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">appropriately.                                                           </span></span></li><li>Engage, motivate, and mentor less experienced staff on a regular basis in a positive manner that fosters teamwork and excellence.  Listen, take direction, accept criticism and feedback and adjust behavior accordingly to improve performance.  Demonstrate flexibility and proactively take on additional work as needed by the team, leading by <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">example.                                                      </span></span></li><li>Represent department's perspectives and needs in cross disciplinary settings, and negotiate appropriate compromises and solutions in a way that results in effective action.  Tailor work to the needs of direct management and business partners and make recommendations that have an impact beyond their role.  Assume responsibility for own actions and the consequences for actions undertaken and decisions made. <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">                                               </span></span></li><li>Other duties as assigned or <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">requested.                                                          </span></span> <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">                       </span></span> <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">           </span></span> <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">                                                               </span></span> ​</li></ul><p><b>EDUCATION</b></p><p><b>Required</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field</li></ul><p><b>Substitutions</b></p><ul><li>None</li></ul><p><b>Preferred</b></p><ul><li>None</li></ul><p></p><p><b>EXPERIENCE</b></p><p><b>Required</b></p><ul><li>5 years Actuarial experience in area of specialization</li></ul><p><b>Preferred</b></p><ul><li>Pursuing FSA exams towards FSA Certification</li></ul><p></p><p><b>LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS</b></p><p><b>Required</b></p><ul><li>Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)</li></ul><p><b>Preferred</b></p><ul><li>Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)</li></ul><p></p><p><b>SKILLS</b></p><ul><li>Possesses and applies a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices and processes within multiple fields or disciplines</li><li>Possesses significant expertise to complete complex assignments and ability to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems while leading others to complete complex <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">assignments                   </span></span></li><li>Develops, designs, and tests analytic frameworks to solve complex problems using innovative <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">approaches                                                                             </span></span></li><li>Assignments are broad in scope and require depth of knowledge as well as ingenuity and <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">originality                                                                                   </span></span></li><li>Analytical <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Skills                                                                                 </span></span></li><li>Oral & Written Communication <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Skills                                                                                  </span></span></li><li><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Problem-Solving                                                                                </span></span> <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">                                   </span></span></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Language (Other than English):</b></p><p>None</p><p><b>Travel Requirement:</b></p><p>0% - 25%</p><p><b>PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS</b></p><p><b>Position Type</b></p><p>Office-based</p><p>Teaches / trains others regularly</p><p>Frequently</p><p>Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site</p><p>Rarely</p><p>Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)</p><p>Never</p><p>Physical work site required</p><p>Frequently</p><p>Audible Speech</p><p>Constantly</p><p><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Hear   </span></span></p><p>Constantly</p><p>Position self or move lower on ground, under tables/desks, etc. </p><p>Never</p><p>Climb</p><p>Never</p><p><span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Drive    </span></span></p><p>Occasionally</p><p>Reach </p><p>Frequently</p><p>Sedentary <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">position    </span></span></p><p>Frequently</p><p>Move </p><p>Frequently</p><p>Repetitive <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Motion   </span></span></p><p>Frequently</p><p>Use Hands/Fingers to Handle or Feel (beyond just data <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">entry)      </span></span></p><p>Frequently</p><p>Vision – Distinguish Color  </p><p>Frequently</p><p>Vision – Far, Near, Depth <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Perception  </span></span></p><p>Frequently</p><p>Move, transport, transfer – up to 10 lbs (Sedentary <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Work)    </span></span></p><p>Occasionally</p><p>Move, transport, transfer – up to 20 lbs (Light <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Work)      </span></span></p><p>Occasionally</p><p>Move, transport, transfer – up to 50 lbs (Medium Work) </p><p>Occasionally</p><p>Move, transport, transfer – excess of 50lbs (Heavy <span><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Work)        </span></span></p><p>Never</p><p></p><p><b><i>Disclaimer: </i></b><i>The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.</i><br><br><b><i>Compliance Requirement: </i></b><i>This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.</i></p><p>As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.</p><p>Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. </p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range Minimum:</b></p>$102,700.00<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range Maximum:</b></p>$164,600.00<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:left"><i><span>Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations.  The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.</span></i></p><p></p><p>Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.</p><p></p><p>We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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