Manager, Actuarial Services

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Union Position:

No Department Details Summary The Manager- Actuarial Services guides the day to day operations for a team of actuaries and analysts in the assigned area of responsibility. The Manager- Actuarial Services ensures alignment between staff and leadership within the unit. This role is accountable for preparing rate filings, annual bid filings, monthly reserving, capitation, budgeting and forecasting. Job Description This role provides strategic leadership and technical oversight for the health plan's actuarial and analytic functions, ensuring data-driven decision-making and long-term financial stability. Manages critical processes—including pricing, reserving, budgeting, and annual bids—while establishing robust policies to maintain audit compliance and financial accuracy. By recruiting, mentoring, and managing a skilled team of actuaries and analysts, the position optimizes internal resources and coordinates external consulting as needed to meet organizational goals. Ultimately, the role ensures the integrity of financial statements and the achievement of the health plans' profitability targets through proactive risk management and continuous competency development. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mathematics, statistics, actuarial science or related field required. Five years of progressive actuarial experience and two years of leadership experience required. Experience in pricing, reserving, analysis and other actuarial functions preferred. Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) certification awarded by the Society of Actuaries and Member of the American Academy of Actuaries (MAAA) required. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org. The Sanford organization owns and manages multiple distinct brands, including Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic, and Good Samaritan, as well as Lewis Drug, Sanford Health Equip, Solutions by Sanford, Great Shots, and Blue Rock Bar & Grill. Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the organization has 53,000 employees and serves over 2 million patients and nearly 425,000 health plan members across the upper Midwest including South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wyoming, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The integrated nonprofit health system includes a network of 56 hospitals, 288 clinic locations, 147 senior care communities, 4,000 physicians and advanced practice providers and nearly 1,500 active clinical trials and studies. The organization's transformational virtual care initiative brings patients closer to care with access to 78 specialties. Learn more about Sanford Health's commitment to shaping the future of rural health care across the lifespan at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News. Good Samaritan, one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services, is committed to transforming the aging experience through innovation, compassion and personalized care. As part of Sanford Health, an integrated nonprofit health system headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Good Samaritan serves 10,000 seniors and offers access to a full continuum of care, including 94 rehabilitation and skilled nursing centers, 56 assisted living and memory care facilities, 44 independent living locations and 37 home health and hospice agencies. The senior care provider delivers services across the upper Midwest, with 70% of residents living in rural communities. Learn more about Good Samaritan's mission and commitment to delivering high quality senior care in rural America at good-sam.com.