Actuary

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas

Actuary leads actuarial analyses related to health initiatives at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. Collaborating with teams to improve health outcomes while managing costs and delivering insights.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeKansas, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $116,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in actuarial analysis, model development, and financial forecasting, with a strong focus on health insurance pricing and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to translate complex data into strategic insights and mentor junior staff in a collaborative environment.

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Actuarial Model DevelopmentHealth Insurance PricingData AnalysisCommunication with Senior LeadershipProject Management

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Hard Skills

Actuarial AnalysisForecastingTrend AnalysisRisk ManagementProgram EvaluationExcelSQLPythonRTableau

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Power BI

Certifications & Qualifications

Associateship or Fellowship in the Society of Actuaries (SOA)

Industry Keywords

Health Insurance RegulationsMarket DynamicsCustomer SegmentationRating RegulationsUnderwriting Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead actuarial analyses related to pricing, forecasting, financial performance, and strategic planning across multiple lines of business.
Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal and external partners to develop and continuously improve actuarial models, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and accountability for model performance.
Own the development, maintenance, and enhancement of actuarial models for unpaid claims liability, financial and enrollment projections, and trend analysis; ensure accuracy and effectiveness through ongoing monitoring and improvement.
Translate complex actuarial findings into actionable business insights to support budgeting, planning, and strategy.
Conduct ad-hoc analyses related to benefit design, regulatory changes, and market dynamics.
Interpret and communicate forecast variances and underlying drivers to senior leadership, providing strategic insights and recommendations to inform decision-making and guide financial planning.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging risks across relevant markets.
Independently prepare and report key actuarial outputs, including statewide annual rate filings and related communications, with minimal guidance and high accountability.
Mentor junior actuarial staff and contribute to knowledge sharing across the actuarial team.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Economics, or a related field required
Associateship or Fellowship designation in the Society of Actuaries (SOA) required
Minimum of 6 years of actuarial experience with pricing, forecasting, trend analysis, risk management, strategic planning, and/or program evaluation required
Experience with building and evaluating new actuarial models, project management, communication with senior leadership, and tracking actual to expected outcomes required
Strong understanding of health insurance pricing, regulations, and market dynamics.
Proficiency in Excel, SQL, Python, R, Tableau, and/or Power BI, with experience in actuarial modeling, data analysis, and visualization.
Familiarity with rating and underwriting regulations and an understanding of insurance marketing and customer segmentation.
Effective communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Incentive pay program (EPIP)
Health/Vision/Dental insurance
6 weeks paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
Fertility/Adoption assistance
2 weeks paid caregiver leave
401(k) plan matching up to 5%
Tuition reimbursement
Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources