Director – Actuary

Health Care Service Corporation

Director & Actuary directing actuarial projects and developing strategies for health insurance. Leading teams, ensuring compliance, and maintaining relationships in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $133,400 - $247,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Actuarial Science and compliance with Actuarial Standards of Practice, while effectively managing and developing teams to drive strategic initiatives and continuous improvement in the health insurance sector.

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Actuarial Science ExpertiseFellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)Health Insurance ExperienceVerbal and Written Communication SkillsTeam Management and Development

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Hard Skills

Actuarial ConceptsCost-Benefit AnalysisBudget ManagementData AnalysisStatistical Modeling

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship ManagementLeadershipContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA)Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA)

Industry Keywords

Actuarial Standards of PracticeHealth InsuranceCompliance RequirementsBusiness Case Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensures that the appropriate modeling is being done and that the team continues to develop technically. Develops and drives the strategy for the most appropriate tools, technology and resources for the team to use.
Complies with, monitors their staff for compliance with, and ensures that their areas have appropriate monitoring in place for all applicable compliance requirements and Actuarial Standards of Practice.
Communicates effectively across the company and with external parties. Ensures that the appropriate information is making its way to all levels of the organization. Has ability to recommend a course of action based on 360 view of the business and develop compelling written and oral presentations that clearly drive the delivery of information for high-level decision making.
Determines strategies to develop and improve key relationships in the areas and with external areas. Determines all areas where key relationships should exist.
Understands actuarial concepts, multiple actuarial areas and at least one business segment all at expert level.
Directs the work of a team of actuaries and possibly non-actuaries. Manages long term projects and work streams. Sets the strategy for success in the area.
Manages and develops a team of Managers and potentially some analysts. Supports, guides and prepares managers for difficult conversations with staff.
Drives and demonstrates a continuous improvement culture in the department.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics. Other Bachelor (or higher) Degrees may be considered.
Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and Membership in the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA). In place of attainment of FSA, 4 years of actuarial experience in the health insurance field at the ASA level may be substituted.
At least 7 years of actuarial experience in the health insurance or related field.
Verbal and written communications skills to prepare effective documentation, facilitate training and development, and participate in presentations.
PC proficiency to include Word and Excel.
Overseeing the annual budget and allocating resources for various projects and operational needs.
Translating needs and initiatives into compelling business cases.
Conducting cost-benefit analyses to justify investments and ensure ROI.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) savings plan
Pension plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Employee assistance program
Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Other incentives