H-1B Visa Senior Actuarial Analyst Jobs
Senior Actuarial Analyst roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, requiring at minimum a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Employers in insurance, consulting, and financial services regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this title, and the role's credential-heavy nature makes LCA filing straightforward for most sponsoring employers.
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This job is a mid-level actuarial analyst position. Participate in Highmark’s Actuarial Executive Development Program and is expected to make continued progress towards actuarial credential and apply actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to several functions which may include insurance premium and pricing development, claim trend analysis, experience studies, medical economics, profitability analysis, wellness studies, predictive modeling, provider efficiency, provider contracting analysis or claim reserving.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop efficient and transparent queries to obtain data that is appropriate to the purpose with minimal assistance and oversight. Consider alternate explanations or viewpoints before drawing conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to management.
- Create studies, analyses, and presentation materials needed to appropriately inform decision makers. Seek input and assistance as required to ensure actuarial work, analyses, and materials are appropriate and making appropriate recommendations to actuarial management.
- Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work. Request input from others to ensure quality standards are being maintained.
- Demonstrate eagerness and curiosity with a strong desire to learn new concepts and actively develop their skills & knowledge. Seeks continual feedback from manager and others in order to advance personal development and career goals.
- Understand the environment, goals, and objectives of the incumbent's own position, their team, and all internal customers. Propose changes to existing processes, leading to improved outcomes that better conform to corporate goals, objectives, and values.
- Manage own time and resources across many projects, focusing on quality, time, scope, usefulness, and appropriateness of work. Demonstrate responsiveness to shift from one task to another without losing focus on current work. Is comfortable in a dynamic, changing environment. Approach new challenges with anticipation and a view towards success. Carry out recurring projects with minimal assistance and oversight. Keep manager informed.
- Interact with stakeholders in a manner that fosters cooperation and teamwork while conveying engagement and competence. Enhance department influence by providing responsive service and understanding customer needs. Effectively explain technical work to both technical and non-technical people.
- Develop and maintain positive relationship with others. Listen, take direction, accept criticism and feedback and adjust behavior accordingly to improve performance. Perform assigned tasks and proactively take on additional work as needed by the team. Answer questions of less experienced staff and provide concise & consistent communication.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field
Substitutions
- None
Preferred
- None
Experience
Required
- 2 years experience in an Actuarial role
- 4 Exam Components
Preferred
- 6 or more Exam Components
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
- Possesses and applies an in-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices and processes within a specific field or discipline
- Possesses significant knowledge to complete assignments and begins to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems
- Analytical Skills
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
- Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Frequently
Audible Speech
Constantly
Hear
Constantly
Position self or move lower on ground, under tables/desks, etc.
Never
Climb
Never
Drive
Occasionally
Reach
Frequently
Sedentary position
Frequently
Move
Frequently
Repetitive Motion
Frequently
Use Hands/Fingers to Handle or Feel (beyond just data entry)
Frequently
Vision – Distinguish Color
Frequently
Vision – Far, Near, Depth Perception
Frequently
Move, transport, transfer – up to 10 lbs (Sedentary Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – up to 20 lbs (Light Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – up to 50 lbs (Medium Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – excess of 50lbs (Heavy Work)
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$72,700.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$116,600.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
JOB SUMMARY
This job is a mid-level actuarial analyst position. Participate in Highmark’s Actuarial Executive Development Program and is expected to make continued progress towards actuarial credential and apply actuarial techniques and statistical analysis to several functions which may include insurance premium and pricing development, claim trend analysis, experience studies, medical economics, profitability analysis, wellness studies, predictive modeling, provider efficiency, provider contracting analysis or claim reserving.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop efficient and transparent queries to obtain data that is appropriate to the purpose with minimal assistance and oversight. Consider alternate explanations or viewpoints before drawing conclusions and make appropriate recommendations to management.
- Create studies, analyses, and presentation materials needed to appropriately inform decision makers. Seek input and assistance as required to ensure actuarial work, analyses, and materials are appropriate and making appropriate recommendations to actuarial management.
- Proactively ensure the internal and external consistency of all work. Request input from others to ensure quality standards are being maintained.
- Demonstrate eagerness and curiosity with a strong desire to learn new concepts and actively develop their skills & knowledge. Seeks continual feedback from manager and others in order to advance personal development and career goals.
- Understand the environment, goals, and objectives of the incumbent's own position, their team, and all internal customers. Propose changes to existing processes, leading to improved outcomes that better conform to corporate goals, objectives, and values.
- Manage own time and resources across many projects, focusing on quality, time, scope, usefulness, and appropriateness of work. Demonstrate responsiveness to shift from one task to another without losing focus on current work. Is comfortable in a dynamic, changing environment. Approach new challenges with anticipation and a view towards success. Carry out recurring projects with minimal assistance and oversight. Keep manager informed.
- Interact with stakeholders in a manner that fosters cooperation and teamwork while conveying engagement and competence. Enhance department influence by providing responsive service and understanding customer needs. Effectively explain technical work to both technical and non-technical people.
- Develop and maintain positive relationship with others. Listen, take direction, accept criticism and feedback and adjust behavior accordingly to improve performance. Perform assigned tasks and proactively take on additional work as needed by the team. Answer questions of less experienced staff and provide concise & consistent communication.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
Education
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or closely related field
Substitutions
- None
Preferred
- None
Experience
Required
- 2 years experience in an Actuarial role
- 4 Exam Components
Preferred
- 6 or more Exam Components
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Required
- None
Preferred
- None
SKILLS
- Possesses and applies an in-depth knowledge of actuarial principles, concepts, practices and processes within a specific field or discipline
- Possesses significant knowledge to complete assignments and begins to visualize, articulate, and solve complex problems
- Analytical Skills
- Oral & Written Communication Skills
- Problem-Solving
Language (Other than English):
None
Travel Requirement:
0% - 25%
PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS and WORKING CONDITIONS
Position Type
- Office-based
Teaches / trains others regularly
Frequently
Travel regularly from the office to various work sites or from site-to-site
Rarely
Works primarily out-of-the office selling products/services (sales employees)
Never
Physical work site required
Frequently
Audible Speech
Constantly
Hear
Constantly
Position self or move lower on ground, under tables/desks, etc.
Never
Climb
Never
Drive
Occasionally
Reach
Frequently
Sedentary position
Frequently
Move
Frequently
Repetitive Motion
Frequently
Use Hands/Fingers to Handle or Feel (beyond just data entry)
Frequently
Vision – Distinguish Color
Frequently
Vision – Far, Near, Depth Perception
Frequently
Move, transport, transfer – up to 10 lbs (Sedentary Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – up to 20 lbs (Light Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – up to 50 lbs (Medium Work)
Occasionally
Move, transport, transfer – excess of 50lbs (Heavy Work)
Never
Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.
Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
Pay Range Minimum:
$72,700.00
Pay Range Maximum:
$116,600.00
Base pay is determined by a variety of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expected contributions, as well as internal peer equity, market, and business considerations. The displayed salary range does not reflect any geographic differential Highmark may apply for certain locations based upon comparative markets.
Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the email below.
For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at HRServices@highmarkhealth.org
California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Actuarial Analyst
Verify your exam progress supports sponsorship
Employers weigh your passed Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams heavily when justifying specialty occupation. Document each passed exam and your current credential stage before any H-1B petition is prepared.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter for employers who have filed LCAs under actuarial SOC codes. This tells you who has navigated the H-1B process for this exact role before, cutting out guesswork on sponsorship willingness.
Confirm your degree field matches the role
USCIS scrutinizes whether your degree directly relates to actuarial work. A degree in mathematics, statistics, or finance typically clears this bar, but an unrelated field may require a credential evaluation and detailed employer justification.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Run your job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing the Level II or III threshold prevents a later filing mismatch.
Request cap-exempt status if the employer qualifies
Actuarial roles at nonprofit research institutions or government-affiliated entities may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing. Ask directly whether the employer holds cap-exempt status so you're not tied to the April lottery window.
Flag credential evaluation needs before the petition
If your actuarial degree is from outside the U.S., get a course-by-course credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization early. USCIS may request it as evidence of specialty occupation equivalency, and delays can push your start date past the October 1 cap date.
H-1B Visa Senior Actuarial Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Senior Actuarial Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS consistently recognizes actuarial analyst positions as specialty occupations because the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for actuaries also classifies the occupation as requiring substantial theoretical and practical knowledge, which supports the specialty occupation argument in a petition.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for this role?
Property and casualty insurance carriers, life and health insurers, actuarial consulting firms, and large financial institutions file the most LCAs for actuarial analyst titles. Reinsurance companies and employee benefits consulting practices are also consistent sponsors. Use Migrate Mate to browse verified employers who have filed LCAs under actuarial SOC codes and have active openings.
How do passed actuarial exams affect the H-1B petition for this role?
Exam progress strengthens the specialty occupation argument. Employers use your passed Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exams as evidence that the role requires specialized theoretical knowledge. A candidate with two or more passed exams is easier for an employer to defend in an H-1B petition, particularly if USCIS issues a Request for Evidence questioning the degree-to-job-duty connection.
Can my employer file my H-1B petition if I'm currently on OPT?
Yes, and timing matters. Your employer must file the H-1B petition during the April registration window for an October 1 start date. If your OPT expires before October 1, cap-gap protection extends your authorization automatically provided the petition was filed and accepted before your EAD expired. Confirm your OPT end date and your employer's filing timeline early to avoid a gap in work authorization.
What prevailing wage level applies to a Senior Actuarial Analyst position?
Most Senior Actuarial Analyst roles fall at DOL Level II or Level III depending on years of experience, supervisory duties, and geographic market. Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the applicable level for the job's work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using the actuarial SOC code and your metro area to see the current threshold before your offer is finalized.