Senior Actuarial Analyst

** Company :*
* Highmark Inc.

** Job Description :*
* Job Description

** JOB SUMMARY*
* This job is a mid-level actuarial analyst position.  Participate in Highmark's Actuarial Executive Development Program and is expected to make continued progress towards actuarial credential and apply actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to several functions which may include insurance premium and pricing development, claim trend analysis, experience studies, medical economics, profitability analysis, wellness studies, predictive modeling, provider efficiency, provider contracting analysis or claim reserving.

** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES*
* + Develop efficient and transparent queries to obtain data that is appropriate to the purpose with minimal assistance and oversight. Consider alternate explanations or viewpoints before drawing conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to management.

+ Create studies, analyses, and presentation materials needed to appropriately inform decision makers. Seek input and assistance as required to ensure actuarial work, analyses, and materials are appropriate and making appropriate recommendations to actuarial management.

+ Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work. Request input from others to ensure quality standards are being maintained.

+ Demonstrate eagerness and curiosity with a strong desire to learn new concepts and actively develop their skills & knowledge.  Seeks continual feedback from manager and others in order to advance personal development and career goals.

+ Understand the environment, goals, and objectives of the incumbent's own position, their team, and all internal customers. Propose changes to existing processes, leading to improved outcomes that better conform to corporate goals, objectives, and values.

+ Manage own time and resources across many projects, focusing on quality, time, scope, usefulness, and appropriateness of work.  Demonstrate responsiveness to shift from one task to another without losing focus on current work.  Is comfortable in a dynamic, changing environment.  Approach new challenges with anticipation and a view towards success.  Carry out recurring projects with minimal assistance and oversight. Keep manager informed.

+ 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 explain technical work to both technical and non-technical people.

+ Develop and maintain positive relationship with others. Listen, take direction, accept criticism and feedback and adjust behavior accordingly to improve performance. Perform assigned tasks and proactively take on additional work as needed by the team.

Answer questions of less experienced staff and provide concise & consistent communication.

+ Other duties as assigned or requested.

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** EDUCATION*
* ** Required*
* + Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field

** Substitutions*
* + None

** Preferred*
* + None

** EXPERIENCE*
* ** Required*
* + 2 years experience in an Actuarial role

+ 4 Exam Components

** Preferred*
* + 6 or more Exam Components

** LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS*
* ** Required*
* + None

** Preferred*
* + None

** SKILLS*
* + Possesses and applies an in-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices and processes within a specific field or discipline

+ Possesses significant knowledge to complete assignments and begins to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems

+ Analytical Skills

+ Oral & Written Communication Skills

+ Problem-Solving

** Language (Other than English):*
* None

** Travel Requirement:*
* 0% - 25%

** PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS*
* ** Position Type*
* Office-based

Teaches / trains others regularly

Frequently

Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site

Rarely

Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)

Never

Physical work site required

Frequently

Audible Speech

Constantly

Hear

Constantly

Position self or move lower on ground, under tables/desks, etc.

Never

Climb

Never

Drive…