Senior Actuary

Premera Blue Cross

Senior Actuary guiding complex actuarial and analytical initiatives to influence business strategy and improve healthcare access at Premera. Collaborating cross-functionally and mentoring junior team members.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,900 - $237,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead complex actuarial and analytical initiatives, defining scope, work plans, and execution strategies.
Advise leadership on analytical strategy, risk assessment, and project priorities.
Oversee and take accountability for technical work produced by project teams.
Develop and evaluate pricing, provider reimbursement, and benefit analyses.
Interpret complex data and trends, translating insights into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
Drive quality through peer review and strong documentation.
Partner cross-functionally to provide ongoing and ad hoc actuarial support.
Mentor and develop junior team members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience) and ASA or FSA designation (Required)
8+ years of actuarial or analytics experience, including 5+ years in healthcare insurance (Required)
Deep understanding of health insurance risk, actuarial methodologies, and complex data analysis
Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence cross-functional stakeholders
Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to translate complex insights into clear business recommendations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, vision, and dental coverage with low employee premiums.
Voluntary benefit offerings, including pet insurance for paw parents.
Life and disability insurance.
Retirement programs, including a 401K employer match and a pension plan that is vested after 3 years of service.
Wellness incentives with a wide range of mental well-being resources, including counseling services.
Generous paid time off.
Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Employee recognition program.

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Hard Skills & Tools

actuarial methodologiesdata analysispricing analysisprovider reimbursement analysisrisk assessmentproject managementpeer reviewdocumentation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationmentoringcross-functional collaborationinfluencing stakeholders

Certifications

ASA designationFSA designation