Consulting actuary, medicare medical economics

Consulting Actuary, Medicare Medical Economics (Contract) Pay Rate: 70-78 per hour 100% Remote - in listed states 6 month contract through Randstad Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Consulting Actuary to join our team on a contract basis. In this highly visible role, you will support the Medicare Advantage Medical Economics team, partnering closely with Finance and Health Plan leadership to drive market-level decision-making. You will be responsible for independently developing medical economics analyses and providing the consultative depth necessary to ensure leadership has a clear, credible understanding of medical cost performance, emerging risks, and future outlooks. This role requires a blend of technical mastery, professional judgment, and the ability to translate complex cost dynamics into actionable strategy. Hiring Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required (Advanced degree preferred).
• Credentials: Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) are required. Fellowship (FSA) is preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 7+ years of relevant actuarial or medical economics experience.
• Industry Knowledge: Significant exposure to Medicare Advantage or closely related lines of business.
• Note: In lieu of ASA, alternate actuarial credentials may be considered for candidates with exceptional experience.

salary: $70 - $78 per hour shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Analyze & Synthesize: Produce high-level analytic output regarding medical cost, utilization, mix, and unit cost dynamics to identify emerging risks within the Medicare market.
• Strategic Translation: Distill complex data into clear recommendations and decision-relevant insights for executive leadership.
• Trend Mitigation: Proactively identify, size, and frame cost management opportunities using rigorous, transparent, and defensible analytics.
• Narrative Building: Integrate insights across medical economics domains into a cohesive, market-specific narrative to support financial planning.
• Consultative Support: Act as a subject matter expert for Finance and Medical Economics stakeholders, helping shape the interpretation and application of analytic results.
• Assumption Defense: Support the development and defense of market-specific trend and cost assumptions used in pricing and forecasting.

Skills

• ASA Credential (1 year of experience is required)
• Actuarial Economics (7 years of experience is required)
• Medicare/Medicaid (2 years of experience is required)

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 7 years
• Experience level: Director

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