Senior Actuary - Cost Growth Benchmarking

• Analyze and explain national and state medical cost trends using various data sources
• Build strong partnerships with Finance, Actuarial, Market, and Compliance leaders
• Develop new reports, exhibits, and presentations for recurring internal and external meetings
• Stay informed about economic, demographic, and regulatory factors that influence Aetna’s costs
• Support enterprise initiatives aimed at reducing medical cost pressures
• Use tools like SQL, GCP, VBA, R, SmartView, ThoughtSpot, and Microsoft Office to improve reporting and processes
• Help implement new technologies, including the ADAM cloud platform and daily claims data tools
• Present complex data in a clear, executive‑friendly way to senior leaders

• Knowledge of key managed care areas such as provider contracting, benefit design, and medical management
• Knowledge of the competitive landscape and regulatory environment for Managed Care Organizations
• Skills in analytical thinking and problem‑solving
• Skills in organization, project management, and leadership
• Skills in strong written and verbal communication
• Skills in leading change and influencing senior stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant work experience
• ASA or FSA designation
• Healthcare experience (Commercial, Medicare, or Medicaid preferred)
• Ability to turn data into a clear, compelling story
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong critical thinking, initiative, and collaboration skills

Understanding of Commercial and Government (Medicare and Medicaid) product strategies

• Affordable medical plan options
• 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
• Employee stock purchase plan
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedules
• Family leave
• Dependent care resources
• Colleague assistance programs
• Tuition assistance
• Retiree medical access