Actuary II Forecasting
Texas Health and Human Services
Actuary II Forecasting
Austin, Texas, United States · Hybrid · 5d ago
MedicaidACA ExchangeHealth Other
- Salary
- $72k - $91k
Role Summary
Role type
Forecasting modeller and analytical individual contributor
Closer to a modelling-heavy individual contributor than a reserving cycle role—the work uses predictive forecasts and simulations rather than valuation reporting.
Entry-level Health actuarial forecasting role with Texas Health and Human Services in Austin, supporting Medicaid, CHIP, TANF and related HHS programs. You’ll develop time-series and statistical models, maintain forecasting data and spreadsheets, and report trends to management and the Legislative Budget Board. The role pays $72,000-$91,200 and follows an approximately 80% telework, 20% in-office schedule.
Requirements
Must have
- Graduation from a 4-year college with major coursework in math/statistics/economics or related field
- Experience with data analysis tools
Strongly preferred
- Experience with SAS, R, SQL, or Power BI
- Significant experience in Microsoft Excel, including complex pivot tables and linking spreadsheets
- Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical modeling
- Experience with forecasting methods and their application to policy planning
- Experience communicating research results to non-technical audiences
- Experience with database analysis and query methods
- Experience organizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines under pressure
Nice to have
- Experience with public policy or health care policy
Skills & Domain
ToolsExcelPower_BI
DomainForecasting for health and human services programsStatistical modeling and time series analysis
