Staff Actuary (Medicare) | Manhattan, NY, USA | Remote
Staff Actuary - Medicare & Government Programs (Remote) A leading, well-established health plan is seeking a Staff Actuary to join its growing actuarial team. This organization serves millions of members across a major U.S. regional market and has built a strong reputation over several decades for stability, innovation, and community impact. This is a high-impact, high-visibility role focused on pricing strategy and rate development across Medicare Advantage and State-Sponsored programs (Medicaid).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead pricing strategy and rate development for Medicare and government-sponsored lines of business
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Product, and Risk Adjustment teams to drive key business decisions
- Support CMS and state regulatory filings, ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Analyze and optimize risk adjustment performance and premium adequacy
- Contribute to enterprise-level financial strategy and performance evaluation
- Collaborate with leadership on long-term pricing and growth initiatives
Why This Role Stands Out
- Fully remote with flexibility, without sacrificing scope or visibility
- Highly strategic position influencing multimillion-dollar premium decisions
- Opportunity to step into a leadership track, with the ability to mentor and manage junior actuaries over time
- Broad exposure to Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, risk adjustment, and regulatory frameworks
- Join a mission-driven, financially stable organization with a strong market presence
Qualifications
- ASA designation required
- 5-8+ years of actuarial experience within managed care
- Direct Medicare Advantage experience required (Medicaid exposure is a plus)
- Strong background in pricing, rate filing, and regulatory submissions
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders
- Prior experience mentoring or overseeing junior staff is highly preferred
- Familiarity with CMS regulations and risk adjustment methodologies is a strong advantage
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