Director, Actuarial Analytics – Healthcare Utilization

Join us as we work to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.Business TitleDirector, Actuarial Analytics – Healthcare Utilization & Revenue ForecastingRole summaryThe Director of Actuarial Analytics will lead the development and execution of advanced actuarial models and analytics to forecast healthcare utilization, evaluate emerging trends, and assist the broader FP&A team in projecting revenue. This role will provide strategic insights to executive leadership, guide business initiatives, and ensure the organization’s financial planning is grounded in robust actuarial analysis. This role will report to the Executive Director of Corporate Finance. Team summaryThe FP&A team builds budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial plans that guide the company’s strategic priorities. This actuarial-focused director will partner closely with finance, product, sales, and operations to translate utilization and pricing insights into reliable forecasts and actionable financial models.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead actuarial forecasting models for utilization, revenue, and cost across products and lines of business.Manage pricing analyses and rate-setting workstreams for government (Medicare, Medicaid) contracts and commercial payer models.Analyze utilization trends and identify drivers to inform financial projections and strategic recommendations.Build and maintain financial models and dashboards to support monthly/quarterly forecasting and executive reporting.Collaborate with sales, product, and operations to evaluate contract economics, renewals, and new business opportunities.Mentor and review work from actuarial and analytics staff, ensuring methodological rigor and quality control.Present findings and recommendations to senior finance and business leaders to support strategic decision-making.Support development of actuarial documentation and knowledge sharing across the finance organization.Additional Job ResponsibilitiesSupport ad hoc actuarial analyses for M&A, strategic investments, or special projects as requested.Contribute to process improvements in forecasting, pricing, and reporting workflows.Partner with regulatory and compliance teams on modeling assumptions related to reimbursement and policy changes.Prepare documentation and assumptions for audit and external reporting needs.Participate in vendor and third-party model evaluations and oversight.Expected Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field (Master’s preferred). Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (ASA or FSA). 8+ years of experience in healthcare actuarial roles, with deep expertise in forecasting, pricing, and utilization analysis. Experience with government healthcare contracts (Medicare, Medicaid) and commercial payer models. Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, SAS, and other analytical tools; experience with data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred. Strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex analyses to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated leadership in managing projects and mentoring teams. Creative problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Experience with value-based contracting and risk adjustment analytics. Prior consulting experience or exposure to multiple payer environments preferred. Proven ability to integrate actuarial standards with business strategy and operational goals preferred. For candidates located in California, Colorado, Hawaii, Jersey City (NJ), New York City, Westchester County (NY), and Washington, please visit the following link for pay range information: California: Colorado: Hawaii: New Jersey: New York: ; Washington: About athenahealthOur vision: In an industry that becomes more complex by the day, we stand for simplicity. We offer IT solutions and expert services that eliminate the daily hurdles preventing healthcare providers from focusing entirely on their patients — powered by our vision to create a thriving ecosystem that delivers accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all.Our company culture: Our talented employees — or athenistas, as we call ourselves — spark the innovation and passion needed to accomplish our vision. We are a diverse group of dreamers and do-ers with unique knowledge, expertise, backgrounds, and perspectives. We unite as mission-driven problem-solvers with a deep desire to achieve our vision and make our time here count. Our award-winning culture is built around shared values of inclusiveness, accountability, and support.Our DEI commitment: Our vision of accessible, high-quality, and sustainable healthcare for all requires addressing the inequities that stand in the way. That's one reason we prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our business, from attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce to maintaining an inclusive environment for athenistas, our partners, customers and the communities where we work and serve.What we can do for you:Along with health and financial benefits, athenistas enjoy perks specific to each location, including commuter support, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance, employee resource groups, and collaborative workspaces — some offices even welcome dogs.We also encourage a better work-life balance for athenistas with our flexibility. While we know in-office collaboration is critical to our vision, we recognize that not all work needs to be done within an office environment, full-time. With consistent communication and digital collaboration tools, athenahealth enables employees to find a balance that feels fulfilling and productive for each individual situation.In addition to our traditional benefits and perks, we sponsor events throughout the year, including book clubs, external speakers, and hackathons. We provide athenistas with a company culture based on learning, the support of an engaged team, and an inclusive environment where all employees are valued. Learn more about our culture and benefits here: athenahealth.com/careers