Actuary

Where Technical Expertise Meets Purpose-Driven Impact

Use your retirement plan knowledge to help employees across the country build financial independence.

At Blue Ridge Associates, we don’t just administer retirement plans — we help people build lasting financial security. Through Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and 401(k) services, we empower employees across the country to take ownership of their financial futures. We’re proud to be one of the top ESOP administration firms in the nation, serving a diverse range of companies that believe in sharing success with their people.

Whether remote or based in one of our seven offices across the country, our team members work together with a shared mission: to make it easy for plan sponsors and professionals to provide wealth-building benefits to business owners and their employees.

We are a professional services firm that provides third-party retirement plan administration services for companies that sponsor 401(k) Plans and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). Our offices are located in Charlottesville, VA, Columbia, MD, Columbus, OH, Monrovia, CA, and Maple Grove, MN, although our client base is nationwide.

The Actuary serves as a subject matter expert responsible for the design, administration, funding, and ongoing compliance of Defined Benefit and Cash Balance retirement plans. This position provides actuarial expertise to plan sponsors and internal teams, performs and reviews actuarial valuations, and ensures retirement plans are administered in accordance with IRS regulations, ERISA requirements, and applicable actuarial standards of practice. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with exceptional analytical, communication, and client service skills.

• Assist with the design, implementation, administration, amendment, and termination of Defined Benefit and Cash Balance retirement plans.
• Perform and review actuarial valuations, compliance testing, and funding calculations while ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain responsibility for a limited client portfolio while providing technical oversight and review of actuarial work completed by other team members.
• Interpret retirement plan provisions and applicable regulations to provide accurate guidance to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Communicate complex actuarial concepts and retirement plan information clearly to clients, advisors, and internal partners.
• Review actuarial reports, funding recommendations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, professional standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.

We’re seeking professionals who bring technical knowledge, strong client service skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. You take pride in the details because you know your work has a lasting impact on people’s financial well-being.

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5-10 years of actuarial experience supporting qualified retirement plans.
• Advanced knowledge of Defined Benefit and Cash Balance retirement plan design, funding, and administration.
• One or more of the following professional credentials is required:
  Enrolled Actuary (EA), Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA), Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA), Member of the Society of Enrolled Actuaries (MSEA), or Fellow of the Society of Enrolled Actuaries (FSEA)
• Thorough understanding of IRS regulations, ERISA requirements, Pension Protection Act provisions, and applicable actuarial standards of practice.
• Strong…