Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Selby Jennings is a national government health consulting platform that advises state Medicaid agencies on complex capitation rate‑setting initiatives. They are seeking a senior actuarial leader to provide strategic oversight across multi‑state Medicaid programs and serve as a trusted advisor to public‑sector clients.
Responsibilities
- Provide senior actuarial oversight for large Medicaid rate‑setting engagements, including capitation development and related financial analyses
- Serve as a strategic partner to clients, advising on rate structures, methodologies, and regulatory considerations
- Direct and mentor multi‑disciplinary teams of actuaries, analysts, clinicians, and policy professionals
- Oversee actuarial assumptions and modeling approaches, ensuring consistency with federal guidance and actuarial standards
- Review and sign formal actuarial deliverables, including rate certification letters and statements of actuarial opinion
- Play an active role in talent development, mentoring experienced actuaries and helping grow future leaders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree
- 10+ years of health actuarial experience, with deep Medicaid specialization (5+years)
- ASA or FSA credentials required
- Demonstrated experience leading large, complex client engagements and teams
- Medicaid work across multiple states, programs, or payer types
- Actuarial consulting background with senior client ownership
- Strong experience with capitated rate development and health plan financial analysis
- Comfortable operating in high‑stakes, deadline‑driven environments
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