Behavioral Health Actuary (Actuary)

The Oregon Health Authority has a fantastic opportunity for a Behavioral Health Actuary to join an excellent team. This is a Full-Time, Exempt, Permanent, Management Services-Managerial position with the Office of Actuarial and Financial Analytics (OAFA). This recruitment is for two full-time Actuaries. The responsibilities are summarized below.

The recruitment will stay open until the two positions are filled.

The AA Salary Range for this Actuary position is:

• Without Qualifying Actuarial Credential: $7,353.00 to $10,827.00 per month.
• With Qualifying Actuarial Credential: $9,705.00 to $14,291.00 per month.

What you will do!

As a behavioral health actuary, you will support rate setting for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs), along with other safety net clinics, as well as rate setting and actuarial analysis for Community Mental Health Programs (CMHPs) in Oregon. The two BH actuaries will lead the review of all CCBHC cost reporting as the program expands statewide and evaluate the cost and utilization at the CMHPs to support the legislatively mandated cost study and rate evaluation work. Both actuarial positions will also play a key role in supporting the broader OAFA team in delivering CCO capitation rates, risk settlements, data analyses and other actuarial analyses.

What's in it for you?

We offer a workplace that balances productivity with enjoyment; promote an atmosphere of mutual respect, dedication, and enthusiasm. You will collaborate in an open office with a team of bright individuals to work with and learn from. We offer full medical, vision and dental with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and eleven paid holidays per year plus pension and retirement plans. If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, the Oregon Health Authority is the place for you.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs and a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the diversity, culture, strengths and values of the people of Oregon. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values. OHA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected class under state or federal law.

This position falls under the Actuary classification. For a copy of the position description, please click here.

Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Sciences, or related field and one year of experience in actuarial-related work.

OR

• An Associate's degree in Mathematics or a related field and three years of experience in actuarial-related work.

Preferred Attributes:

• Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries
• Five or more years of experience in the actuarial health care field
• Experience with cost settlements and provider rate development, especially in behavioral health area
• Experience analyzing or interpreting technical data, reports, financial statements, or accounting records
• Skill applying advanced statistical and mathematical principles and techniques to actuarial problems
• Familiarity with SAS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to interpret and apply contractual and regulatory language to actuarial analyses
• Strong written and oral communication skills, both within and outside an organization
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to meet varying work demands
• Experience in advancing health equity, addressing systemic health inequities and collaborating with diverse communities most harmed by social injustice and health inequities. OHA values cultural diversity and experience working with diverse populations, specifically, community members with diversity in:
• Race
• Ethnicity
• Cultural
• Linguistic
• Gender
• Disability

How to apply:

• Complete the online application
• Complete Questionnaire (if applicable)
• Upload Resume
• Upload Cover Letter
• Resumes, cover letters and all other documents must all be uploaded at one time. When uploading a resume, please upload any other documents in the same area/field. Applicants who fail to upload resume and cover letter will not be considered.

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity.