Actuary

Overview

Blue Cross of Idaho is seeking an Actuary to join the Health Economics division. The role focuses on analytical support to help lower healthcare costs and provide business analytics services.

• Use actuarial expertise to lead modeling and financial analysis for value‑based care (VBC) arrangements.
• Design and evaluate VBC contract methodologies and translate results into clear internal and external reporting.
• Perform and support monthly and year‑end contract‑level settlement calculations.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance to explain financial drivers, performance trends, and variances.
• Collaborate closely with Provider Network Management and Clinical teams to recommend contract or program adjustments to improve financial and quality outcomes.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve data issues or anomalies and communicate findings to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Clearly communicate financial results and implications to non‑actuarial stakeholders.
• Sign actuarial statements of opinion, including reserves and rate filings, as applicable.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Required Experience:
  
  Five years of health actuarial or analytics experience.
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics, or related field.
• Required License/Certification:
  Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA).

Good faith estimate of the current pay range is $106,762 to $160,144. The position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus (variable depending on company and employee performance).

The package includes:

• Paid time off, paid holidays, community service and self‑care days.
• Medical, dental, vision, pharmacy insurance.
• 401(k) matching and non‑contributory plan.
• Life insurance, short and long‑term disability.
• Education reimbursement, employee assistance plan (EAP).
• Adoption assistance program, paid family leave program.

Individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to perform essential job functions. Accommodations will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Blue Cross of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.