TDI-Actuary III-IV; Amended

Actuary III/IV (Health Actuary)

Perform highly complex and/or advanced actuarial work to support the strategic objectives of the Financial Regulation Division. Provide actuarial advice, consultation, analysis, and examination of reserves and other actuarial matters. Work under limited supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

• Flexible work schedules.
• Work‑life balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation per year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave per year.
• More than 20 holidays per year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full‑time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays the other 50%).
• Optional benefits such as dental, vision, life insurance and others.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• Perform actuarial examinations of health insurance companies and other related entities and prepare examination reports and work papers.
• Review actuarial opinions, supporting reports, and other related analysis.
• Provide feedback, coaching, guidance, and technical assistance to others as applicable.
• Progress toward achieving required actuarial credentials and complete continuing education to maintain credentials.
• Perform actuarial analysis as needed for the Financial Regulation Division and the agency.
• Participate in special projects such as rules, legislation, and requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform Actuarial Services with courtesy and professional respect, acting honestly, with integrity and competence.
• Communicate timely, appropriately, clearly, thoroughly, and concisely.
• Overcome communication barriers.
• Provide respectful, educational, timely, and effective feedback, coaching, guidance, and assistance.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Receive and implement feedback respectfully and responsively.
• Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships at all organizational levels, including internal and external customers.
• Plan, make decisions, and solve problems.
• Manage multiple simultaneous projects.
• Satisfy conditions required to maintain fully‑qualified driving status.
• Analyze and solve work‑related problems and work independently on a variety of administrative tasks.
• Manage and coordinate multiple tasks and priorities to meet necessary deadlines.
• Work both independently and as a team player.

• Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university, preferably with a major in statistics, mathematics or actuarial science, insurance, or related field.

• Minimum of three years of relevant actuarial work experience.
• A Health Actuary without credentials as an Associate of the Society of Actuaries is expected to demonstrate commitment toward achieving associateship by attempting the equivalent of two exam sittings during each 18‑month period and completing the equivalent of one exam during each 18‑month period.

• Minimum of five years of relevant actuarial work experience.
• Associate or Fellow with the Society of Actuaries and a member of the American Academy of Actuaries in good standing, including maintaining required continuing education credits.
• Ability to interpret insurance laws, regulations, requirements, and actuarial guidelines.

• The position may be eligible for hybrid telecommuting. Employees must have a secure, dedicated workspace with Internet service, ability to maintain a reliable consistent work schedule, and be available for weekly meetings and group collaboration via Microsoft Teams and other applications during regular business hours.
• A writing sample is required with the application submission.

Military Employment Preference is available. Applicants may submit qualifying documents according to the agency's guidelines.

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.