Director, Actuarial
Sentara Health
Norfolk, VA (In Person)
Full-Time
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Director, Actuarial Sentara Health - 3.7 Norfolk, VA Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Bachelor's degree Senior leadership Full Job Description The Director, Actuarial - Government Programs will lead actuarial pricing, financial performance insights, and strategic analytics across SHP's Medicare and Medicaid lines of business. This role is critical to ensuring market-competitive, compliant, and financially sustainable products while translating actuarial insights into actionable business decisions. This leader will operate in a highly matrixed environment, partnering closely with Finance, Product, Network, Risk Adjustment, and Clinical teams to drive enterprise value and support SHP's growth strategy. Core Responsibilities 1. Government Programs Pricing & Financial Management Lead end-to-end pricing for Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and related government programs Develop and maintain actuarial assumptions, methodologies, and pricing models Ensure rate adequacy, competitiveness, and alignment with enterprise financial targets Oversee bid development, rate filings, and regulatory submissions 2. Forecasting & Performance Insights Translate pricing assumptions into forward-looking financial projections and scenarios Monitor emerging experience vs. pricing assumptions and identify key drivers of variance Provide actionable insights to improve margin, membership growth, and cost management 3. Regulatory & Compliance Leadership Ensure compliance with CMS, state Medicaid agencies, and insurance department requirements Support actuarial certifications, rate filings, and audit readiness Interface with regulators and external actuarial partners as needed 4. Strategic Partnership & Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Product, Network/Provider Contracting, and Clinical teams on: Benefit design and product strategy Value-based care and provider reimbursement models Cost of care and utilization management strategies Align actuarial assumptions with operational and market realities across the enterprise [202510-SHP...entity_EDJ | Word] 5. Team Leadership & Talent Development Lead and develop a high-performing team of actuaries and analysts Establish clear priorities, governance, and quality standards for actuarial work products Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and accountability 6. Enterprise Contribution & Thought Leadership Contribute to enterprise planning, budgeting, and long-term strategy Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, actionable manner Identify opportunities for automation, analytics advancement, and process optimization Bachelor's Degree Required. 5 years Management. 7 years Actuarial experience.