Manager, Actuarial Analytics

athenahealth

Manager of Actuarial Analytics developing healthcare utilization forecasts for athenahealth. Collaborating with FP&A team to support revenue projections and ensure financial planning rigor.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeBoston • Maine, Massachusetts, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,000 - $194,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and maintain actuarial models to forecast healthcare utilization across the payer landscape (Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, etc.)
Analyze historical and emerging trends in healthcare delivery, utilization, and cost drivers
Quantify and communicate drivers of variance to financial plans by specialty and payers
Project revenue as a function of healthcare utilization, integrating actuarial standards and external trend information
Inform quarterly and annual financial forecasts with actuarially sound inputs
Evaluate the impact of legislative, regulatory, and market changes on revenue and utilization
Conduct studies to identify early signs of adverse trends or opportunities for improvement
Present findings and actionable recommendations to executive leadership and cross-functional teams
Lead actuarial analysis of market trends, competitor strategies, and payer landscape changes
Build, improve, and document models used for financial forecasting
Enhance predictive analytics and proprietary algorithms to optimize outcomes
Collaborate with market leadership, clinical operations, IT, and finance teams to align analytics with business needs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (ASA or FSA)
5+ years of experience in healthcare actuarial roles, with expertise in forecasting, utilization analysis, and financial modeling
Experience with government healthcare contracts (Medicare, Medicaid) and commercial payer models
Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, SAS, and other analytical tools; experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex analyses to non-technical audiences
Ability to collaborate across functions and work effectively with senior leadership and various business units
Creative problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Exposure to multiple payer environments, preferred
Proven ability to integrate actuarial standards with business strategy and operational goals, preferred
Ability to leverage AI‑enabled tools, or show a strong eagerness to develop proficiency in them, to improve efficiency, scale insights, and streamline analytical and presentation workflows, preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities
Bonuses

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Hard Skills & Tools

actuarial modelingforecastingutilization analysisfinancial modelingdata analysispredictive analyticsalgorithm developmentExcelSQLSAS

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationproblem-solvingintellectual curiositypresentation skillsleadershipadaptabilityanalytical thinkingcreativityteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial ScienceBachelor’s degree in StatisticsBachelor’s degree in MathematicsAssociate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA)Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)