Great Opportunity for Actuarial Analyst!
Delta Dental of Pennsylvania and its mid-Atlantic affiliates are not-for-profit healthcare service corporations covering more than 3.3 million enrollees. They also are part of a holding company system with affiliate Delta Dental of California, which, along with Delta Dental of New York and Delta Dental of Puerto Rico, collectively serve 24 million people in 15 states and is part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, the nation’s largest dental benefits system serving more than 50 million Americans.
Delta Dental’s regional office in Mechanicsburg , Pa. , administers Delta Dental programs in Delaware , Maryland , New York , Pennsylvania , Washington , D.C. and West Virginia .
We are looking for an experienced Actuarial professional responsible for accurately analyzing dental experience. The statistical and data analyses support forecasting, reserving, fee development, regulatory requirements and financial management. The incumbent also mentors subordinate staff in the department and actively supports all internal and external customers to explain and support analyses and methodologies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Project future results based on historical data.
- Develop complex analysis and review results for reasonableness.
- Guide and mentor analysts.
- Advise internal and external customers.
- Prepare and present documents to support analysis to internal and external customers.
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
CORE COMPETENCIES / KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to respond to multiple tasks and leadership direction while balancing competing demands.
• A valid driver’s license, ability to travel and sustain company expenses for a period of one month. Ability to operate and maintain a personal car for company business in a proper, safe, and responsible manner.
• Understands group dental healthcare terminology.
• Strong analytical, leadership, negotiation, sales and problem-solving skills.
• Proven commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Strong organization, time and project management skills and multi-tasking abilities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING REQUIRED
· A Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science or related field.
· Actuarial exam credits are preferred.
· Five or more years experience in applicable field.
· Experience with PC based database and analysis tools (i.e. Access, Excel, FoxPro, SQL).
COMMUNICATION & INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
- Must be able to understand written and oral instructions
- Written:
o Ability to clearly present written information
o Ability to clearly and concisely communicate concepts, data and information.
- Ability to interact well with co-workers and outside contacts.
SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS
- Internal:
- U&A, Finance, IT, Sales / Account Management, Professional Relations, Marketing and Operations
- External (if applicable):
o Brokers, Groups and Auditors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS—PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS; MACHINES AND/OR EQUIPMENT USED
· PC literacy; MSOffice skills (competency in Word, advanced skill in Excel, Access and other database applications).
· Regularly required to work standard office equipment (personal computer, photocopy machine, fax machine, etc.).
· Ability to work on a computer up to 7 hours a day.
· Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, and occasionally stand and walk.
· Regularly required to use hands to operate computer and other office equipment.
· Close vision required for computer usage.
· Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, climb and lift up to 25 pounds.
ADA REQUIREMENTS
The ability to appear for work on time.
The ability to appear at a physical location.
The ability to perform job duties for a specific duration of time.
The ability to follow directions from a supervisor.
The ability to interact well with co-workers.
The ability to understand and follow work rules and procedures.
The ability to accept constructive criticism.
The ability to maintain regular/consistent attendance and adhere to scheduled shifts.
The ability to maintain regular/consistent attendance and a full-time schedule.
The ability to maintain current status on projects.
The ability to stay current on training/issues in field.
The ability to lead and manage others. (Supervisors and above.)
Effective service depends upon each employee performing his/her duties to the best of his/her abilities. Frequent absences can disrupt business operations and create additional work for co-workers. Prompt and regular attendance is critical to the success of the company’s mission. Employees are encouraged to be conscientious concerning attendance to avoid any potential disciplinary action.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Standard office environment without unpleasant or hazardous conditions. Work requires typical physical demands required for office work.
NOTE: This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities or requirements for the position. This position may be changed or assume additional duties at any time. The employee may be requested to perform different or additional duties as assigned.
