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Work Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Union Position:
No
Department Details
The Manager- Actuarial Services guides the day to day operations for a team of actuaries and analysts in the assigned area of responsibility. The Manager- Actuarial Services ensures alignment between staff and leadership within the unit. This role is accountable for preparing rate filings, annual bid filings, monthly reserving, capitation, budgeting and forecasting.This role provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the health plan's actuarial and analytic functions, ensuring data-driven decision-making and long-term financial stability. Manages critical processes—including pricing, reserving, budgeting, and annual bids—while establishing robust policies to maintain audit compliance and financial accuracy. By recruiting, mentoring, and managing a skilled team of actuaries and analysts, the position optimizes internal resources and coordinates external consulting as needed to meet organizational goals. Ultimately, the role ensures the integrity of financial statements and the achievement of the health plans' profitability targets through proactive risk management and continuous competency development.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or related field required.
Five years of progressive actuarial experience and two years of leadership experience required.
Experience in pricing, reserving, analysis and other actuarial functions preferred.
Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) certification awarded by the Society of Actuaries and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) required.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
