Principal – Medicaid Actuary
Job Description:
- Own and grow key client accounts, leading engagements ranging from targeted actuarial analyses to multi-year consulting relationships
- Serve as the senior strategic advisor and primary client contact, ensuring work is aligned with client objectives and delivered at the highest level of quality
- Provide senior technical oversight of actuarial modeling, methodology, and analytical frameworks to ensure rigor, consistency, and defensibility
- Mentor and develop actuarial staff, supporting professional growth through coaching, technical guidance, and feedback
- Help shape and strengthen Athena’s health practice by partnering with leadership on hiring, team development, and strategic priorities
- Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing and prospective client relationships to expand Athena’s Health practice
- Contribute to business development efforts through proposal leadership, pursuit strategy, and technical writing
- Represent Athena externally through industry conferences, publications, and thought leadership
- Demonstrate exemplary levels of personal and professional integrity, and ability to support and promote Athena’s mission and values
- Participate in firmwide strategy discussions and contribute perspective on Athena’s long-term vision and growth
Requirements:
- 10+ years of health actuarial experience, including 5+ years in consulting and 5+ years in Medicaid-specific program work
- ASA and MAAA certification
- Deep actuarial expertise with Medicaid programs in areas such as rate setting, waiver programs, state policy initiatives, or federal interactions
- Proven experience leading large, complex actuarial engagements and managing multiple client relationships
- Demonstrated success owning client accounts and expanding consulting engagements
- Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Advanced technical proficiency in Excel and actuarial modeling tools
- Experience mentoring and developing actuarial staff
- Ability to lead teams in a remote environment and travel to client locations as required
- A leadership mindset grounded in curiosity, thoughtful challenge, and commitment to high-quality work
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Flexible Schedule Opportunities
- Medical Coverage — 100% Employer-Paid Employee Premium
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Long-term Incentive Plan Opportunities
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