Senior Actuary

Description We are looking for an experienced financial and actuarial specialist to support complex forecasting and funding analysis for public benefit programs in Richmond, Virginia. This Long-term Contract position will focus on evaluating program sustainability, developing multi-year financial outlooks, and advising stakeholders on the impact of policy and funding decisions. The role offers significant visibility and requires someone who can turn technical analysis into practical recommendations for government leaders and oversight groups.

Responsibilities:

- Create and refine multi-year financial models that project the performance of public benefit programs over a 5- to 10-year horizon.

- Analyze a range of funding and policy scenarios, including shifts in claims activity, benefit design changes, and employer contribution assumptions.

- Assess trust fund strength by reviewing reserve adequacy, solvency targets, and potential depletion timelines under varying conditions.

- Develop recommendations to help maintain or restore fund health through sustainable funding strategies and policy options.

- Evaluate the financial effect of proposed legislative or program changes using actuarial and risk-based analysis.

- Present findings and methodologies to commissions, boards, committees, and other decision-makers in a clear and actionable manner.

- Partner with program leadership, finance teams, and policy stakeholders to align analytical work with operational and strategic objectives.

- Perform ad hoc financial and variance analysis to support high-priority business questions and emerging program needs. Requirements - 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, actuarial analysis, or a related quantitative role, with strong exposure to long-range modeling.

- Demonstrated ability to build and manage complex financial models, including assumption setting, scenario testing, and model validation.

- Experience analyzing risk, solvency, reserve levels, or similar indicators within insurance, public benefit, or trust-based programs.

- Advanced proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of at least one analytical programming language such as R or Python.

- Strong understanding of model risk management principles and the ability to explain methodologies to non-technical audiences.

- Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and lead discussions in stakeholder meetings or advisory settings.

- Background supporting government, regulated programs, or policy-driven financial environments is highly preferred.

- Experience related to unemployment insurance, paid leave, disability, pension, or similar benefit programs is a plus.

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