Senior Actuary

Posted:
1/9/2026, 3:31:11 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Note: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT.

Location: Applicants for this role will have the flexibility to work remote from home anywhere in the Continental United States. Due to the needs of the business, the ideal work schedule is 9am-5pm Central Time, yet flexible.

Position Purpose: Conduct analysis, pricing and risk assessment to estimate financial outcomes.

Manage health plan specific actuarial needs and produce actuarial reports to aid in developing claims projections.

In this Sr. Actuary role, you will:

  • Apply knowledge of mathematics, probability, statistics, principles of finance and business to calculate financial outcomes
  • Develop probability tables based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information
  • Review insurance plans and calculate required premium rates Ensure cash reserves and liabilities enable payment of future benefits
  • Determine equitable basis for distributing money for insurance benefits
  • Participate in merger and acquisition analysis
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.
  • Serve as the main point of contact for an assigned Medicaid health plan’s claims projection development
  • Build out projection modeling for least one Medicaid health plan

Highly preferred:

  • Experience in Medicaid rate-setting or forecasting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Flexibility

Why this role stands out:

  • This role is part of a new and growing team. The person hired will have the opportunity to create new processes and make an impact.
  • The person hired will have exposure to many Medicaid markets and build true market expertise.
  • The person hired will be joining a hugely collaborative team that encourages open idea-sharing and an extremely supportive environment.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required. 7+ years of actuarial experience and Associate in Society of Actuaries (ASA) certification or 5+ years of actuarial experience and Fellow in Society of Actuaries (FSA) certification required

Licenses/Certifications: Fellow or Associate in Society of Actuaries and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries

Eligibility Reminder: To ensure your application is considered, please review the minimum qualifications listed above. Applications from candidates who meet these requirements will be reviewed.

Pay Range: $134,600.00 - $249,000.00 per year

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act