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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