Managing Actuary Consultant - Medicaid

Job Title: Managing Actuarial Consultant
Location: Remote or Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Managing Actuarial Consultant to join our dynamic actuarial consulting team. This individual will play a key role in managing and advising on Medicaid plans for our clients, while also providing traditional actuarial consulting services across various industries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Medicaid, health care, and actuarial consulting, combined with excellent leadership and client management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage actuarial consulting projects related to Medicaid programs, working closely with clients to provide expert guidance and solutions.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of Medicaid rate setting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes.
• Advise clients on strategic decision-making related to Medicaid plan management, including risk management and cost control strategies.
• Work on a range of traditional actuarial consulting assignments, such as financial projections, pricing, and reserving.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring high-quality service delivery and the identification of new opportunities for further engagements.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior actuarial staff, supporting their professional development and technical skills.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements, particularly in the context of Medicaid plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions that meet client needs.
• Contribute to business development activities, including preparing proposals, presenting to prospective clients, and expanding the firm's market presence.

Qualifications:

• ASA or FSA or equivalent actuarial designation required.
• 5+ years of actuarial experience, including substantial experience with Medicaid programs and health insurance.
• Strong technical expertise in actuarial modeling, financial projections, pricing, and reserving.
• Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships and lead consulting projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex actuarial concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in actuarial software and Microsoft Excel; familiarity with programming languages such as R or Python is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A track record of successfully delivering consulting engagements on time and within budget.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with Medicaid health plans or other government-funded health programs.
• Knowledge of healthcare regulatory frameworks and policy trends.
• Prior experience in business development or proposal writing.