Company:
Highmark Inc.
Job Description:
- Responsibilities include but are not limited to: involved in hiring and termination decisions, coaching and development, rewards and recognition, performance management, and staff productivity. Plan, organize, staff, direct, and control the day-to-day operations of the department; develop and implement policies and programs as necessary; may have budgetary responsibility and authority.
- Independently manage the time and resources of both themselves and assigned actuarial staff in many cross-departmental projects. Demonstrate responsiveness, confidence, and flexibility in the wake of change. Effectively implement coping mechanisms in the face of adversity. Anticipate, absorb, adapt to, and rapidly recover from potentially disruptive events, assisting staff to do the same. Thrive in a dynamic environment and approach new challenges with anticipation and a view towards success.
- Assume full ownership of strategic projects. Utilize subject matter expertise and industry knowledge to define and diagnose problems, anticipating stakeholder needs. Outline overall objectives and assign responsibilities to staff in the development of complex studies and expert analyses. Devise insightful and creative solutions, critically thinking through how the solutions will evolve into long-term processes.
- Interact with assigned staff and stakeholders in a manner that fosters cooperation and teamwork while conveying engagement, competence, and ownership of outcomes. Enhance department influence by providing responsive service and understanding customer needs.
- Exhibit a thorough understanding of both corporate and division goals and values and position the organization for future success by setting a long-term strategy. Apply corporate, professional, and industry knowledge to all tasks under the incumbent's control.
- Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work and hold self and assigned team accountable for results. Continuously monitor and maintain knowledge of the market and industry competition.
- Engage, motivate, and lead the team in a positive manner that fosters teamwork and excellence, including planning and organizing work in a managerial role.
- Other duties as assigned or requested.
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or closely related field.
EXPERIENCE
Required
- 7 years of actuarial experience in the area of specialization.
- 2 years in a management or leadership role.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA).
SKILLS
- Possesses and applies extensive knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices, methods, and procedures.
- Strong analytic, supervisory, oral & written communication, organization, and project management skills.
- In-depth knowledge of one or more of the following: premium rate calculations, required reserves, plan designs, trend analysis, rate table construction, contracting, predictive analytics, actuarial research, or systems development.
Travel Requirement: 0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type: Office-based
Teaches/trains others regularly: Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site: Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services: Never
Physical work site required: Frequently
Audible Speech: Constantly
Hear: Constantly
Position self or move lower on ground, under tables/desks, etc.: Never
Climb: Never
Drive: Occasionally
Reach: Frequently
Sedentary position: Frequently
Move: Frequently
Repetitive Motion: Frequently
Use Hands/Fingers to Handle or Feel (beyond just data entry): Frequently
Vision – Distinguish Color: Frequently
Vision – Far, Near, Depth Perception: Frequently
Move, transport, transfer – up to 10 lbs (Sedentary Work): Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – up to 20 lbs (Light Work): Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – up to 50 lbs (Medium Work): Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – excess of 50lbs (Heavy Work): Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
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