Manager, Actuary

Your Role

The The Network and Trend Analytics (NTA) team supports the Network Management team with analytical and financial modeling for provider contracting and network development activities for Blue Shield of California. The Manager, Actuary of NTA will report to the Senior Director of NTA. In this role you will be responsible for the provider unit cost trend budgeting and forecasting including the analytics supporting the long-term network strategic goals. Additional responsibilities include supporting the ancillary network strategy and development, oversight of out-of-network fee schedules and maintenance of key modeling tools and reports. You will have a team of 4 analysts to support you in this work. Our leadership model is about developing great leaders at all levels and creating opportunities for our people to grow - personally, professionally, and financially. We are looking for leaders that are energized by creative and critical thinking, building and sustaining high-performing teams, getting results the right way, and fostering continuous learning.

Your Knowledge and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or equivalent experience
• Requires at least 7 years prior relevant job including 3 years of experience of operating in a team leader role
• Associate of Society of Actuaries (ASA) preferred or nearing completion of ASA requirements
• Requires strong understanding of actuarial principles and the application to the health insurance industry
• Requires strong ability to communicate complex technical subjects to non-technical audiences
• Requires strong project and team management skills
• Requires strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, detail orientation and critical thinking skills