Principal – Medicaid Actuary

Job Description: • Own and grow key client accounts, leading engagements ranging from targeted actuarial analyses to multi-year consulting relationships • Serve as the senior strategic advisor and primary client contact, ensuring work is aligned with client objectives and delivered at the highest level of quality • Provide senior technical oversight of actuarial modeling, methodology, and analytical frameworks to ensure rigor, consistency, and defensibility • Mentor and develop actuarial staff, supporting professional growth through coaching, technical guidance, and feedback • Help shape and strengthen Athena’s health practice by partnering with leadership on hiring, team development, and strategic priorities • Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing and prospective client relationships to expand Athena’s Health practice • Contribute to business development efforts through proposal leadership, pursuit strategy, and technical writing • Represent Athena externally through industry conferences, publications, and thought leadership • Demonstrate exemplary levels of personal and professional integrity, and ability to support and promote Athena’s mission and values • Participate in firmwide strategy discussions and contribute perspective on Athena’s long-term vision and growth Requirements: • 10+ years of health actuarial experience, including 5+ years in consulting and 5+ years in Medicaid-specific program work • ASA and MAAA certification • Deep actuarial expertise with Medicaid programs in areas such as rate setting, waiver programs, state policy initiatives, or federal interactions • Proven experience leading large, complex actuarial engagements and managing multiple client relationships • Demonstrated success owning client accounts and expanding consulting engagements • Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences • Advanced technical proficiency in Excel and actuarial modeling tools • Experience mentoring and developing actuarial staff • Ability to lead teams in a remote environment and travel to client locations as required • A leadership mindset grounded in curiosity, thoughtful challenge, and commitment to high-quality work Benefits: • Paid Time Off & Holidays • Flexible Schedule Opportunities • Medical Coverage — 100% Employer-Paid Employee Premium • Dental & Vision Coverage • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Paid Parental Leave • Life Insurance • 401(k) with Employer Match • Annual Bonus Opportunity • Long-term Incentive Plan Opportunities Apply tot his job Apply To this Job