STEM OPT Actuarial Analyst Jobs
Actuarial Analyst roles in insurance, consulting, and financial services are strong STEM OPT matches for graduates in mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. Your 24-month STEM OPT extension applies here, giving you up to 36 months total, provided your employer is enrolled in E-Verify.
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Get Access To All JobsPosition Purpose: Assist in financial analysis, forecasting, pricing, and risk assessment activities that support Medicare Advantage financial performance.
Key Details: Fully remote within the Continental U.S. Requires actuarial experience and progress toward an actuarial credential, meeting the Rule of 5 (combined years of actuarial experience and actuarial exams passed must equal at least 5). Highly preferred experience includes Medicare Advantage forecasting, financial performance, Medicare FFS medical costs, savings initiatives, and provider risk-sharing arrangements. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and data analytics experience required; basic query/SQL knowledge required, and AI/Copilot experience is a plus.
In this Sr. Actuarial Analyst role, you will:
- Apply principles of mathematics, probability, statistics, finance, and business to analyze Medicare FFS claims, savings initiatives, and provider risk-sharing arrangements.
- Develop and maintain quarterly forecasts for Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) medical costs, savings initiatives, and provider risk-sharing arrangements, identifying key trends, assumptions, and forecast variances.
- Develop and run data reports to identify emerging trends and gaps.
- Prepare financial and analytical exhibits and effectively communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with internal business partners to support forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Combination of years of experience and number of actuarial exams passed equals or exceeds 5 (Rule of 5). For example, 2 years of actuarial experience and 3 passed actuarial exams.
License/Certification:
Combination of years of experience and number of actuarial exams passed equals or exceeds 5 (Rule of 5). For example, 2 years of actuarial experience and 3 passed actuarial exams.
Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Position Purpose: Assist in financial analysis, forecasting, pricing, and risk assessment activities that support Medicare Advantage financial performance.
Key Details: Fully remote within the Continental U.S. Requires actuarial experience and progress toward an actuarial credential, meeting the Rule of 5 (combined years of actuarial experience and actuarial exams passed must equal at least 5). Highly preferred experience includes Medicare Advantage forecasting, financial performance, Medicare FFS medical costs, savings initiatives, and provider risk-sharing arrangements. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and data analytics experience required; basic query/SQL knowledge required, and AI/Copilot experience is a plus.
In this Sr. Actuarial Analyst role, you will:
- Apply principles of mathematics, probability, statistics, finance, and business to analyze Medicare FFS claims, savings initiatives, and provider risk-sharing arrangements.
- Develop and maintain quarterly forecasts for Medicare fee-for-service (FFS) medical costs, savings initiatives, and provider risk-sharing arrangements, identifying key trends, assumptions, and forecast variances.
- Develop and run data reports to identify emerging trends and gaps.
- Prepare financial and analytical exhibits and effectively communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with internal business partners to support forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Combination of years of experience and number of actuarial exams passed equals or exceeds 5 (Rule of 5). For example, 2 years of actuarial experience and 3 passed actuarial exams.
License/Certification:
Combination of years of experience and number of actuarial exams passed equals or exceeds 5 (Rule of 5). For example, 2 years of actuarial experience and 3 passed actuarial exams.
Pay Range: $70,100.00 - $126,200.00 per year
At Centene, we connect people to the care they need to live healthier lives — and the work you do here makes that impact real every day. You’ll take on meaningful challenges that directly support individuals, families, and communities, building your skills while making healthcare more accessible and effective. It’s work with a purpose you can see, backed by a team committed to improving lives well beyond the workday.
Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules. Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.
Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as an Actuarial Analyst
Confirm your CIP code qualifies first
Actuarial science (CIP 27.0301) and applied mathematics (CIP 27.0301) qualify for STEM OPT, but statistics and financial mathematics codes vary. Ask your DSO to confirm your degree's CIP code before accepting any offer.
Verify E-Verify enrollment before signing
STEM OPT requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify, not just eligible to enroll. Ask the hiring manager or HR to confirm active enrollment status before you accept an offer, since not all actuarial employers have signed up.
Build your exam progress into your resume
Actuarial employers prioritize candidates who have passed at least one Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society exam. List your passed exams and exam dates clearly so hiring managers can immediately gauge where you are in the credentialing path.
Target employers with active STEM OPT training plans
Use Migrate Mate to filter for actuarial employers who have previously hired STEM OPT students. These companies already have I-983 training plan templates and HR processes in place, which shortens your onboarding timeline significantly.
Draft your I-983 training plan around actuarial competencies
Your I-983 must connect your job duties to your STEM degree. For actuarial roles, map tasks like loss reserving, pricing models, and experience studies directly to the quantitative coursework in your transcript when completing the plan with your employer.
Use cap-gap protection to bridge to H-1B if needed
If your employer files an H-1B visa petition before April 1 and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap automatically extends your OPT authorization through September 30. Confirm the timeline with USCIS so you don't interrupt employment during the gap period.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my STEM degree qualify me for the 24-month STEM OPT extension as an Actuarial Analyst?
Your degree qualifies if it appears on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and carries an eligible CIP code. Actuarial science, mathematics, and statistics degrees typically qualify, but financial economics or business degrees may not. Your DSO confirms eligibility by checking your degree's CIP code against the official list before filing your extension application with USCIS.
Is my Actuarial Analyst employer required to be enrolled in E-Verify?
Yes. E-Verify enrollment is a legal requirement for any employer hiring a STEM OPT student, not a preference. Your employer must be actively enrolled in E-Verify before your extension begins. If the employer hasn't enrolled, your STEM OPT extension won't be valid for that position, even if USCIS has already approved the extension on your EAD.
What goes into the I-983 training plan for an Actuarial Analyst role?
The I-983 must describe how your day-to-day actuarial duties relate to your STEM degree. You and your employer complete it together, listing specific tasks such as building pricing models, running reserve analyses, or working with loss triangles, and connecting each to quantitative skills from your degree program. Your DSO must sign off before the extension is approved.
How do I find Actuarial Analyst employers who are already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Migrate Mate lets you search for Actuarial Analyst roles at employers with verified STEM OPT hiring history. Targeting companies that have already onboarded STEM OPT students means they have E-Verify enrollment confirmed and I-983 templates ready, which removes the most common bottlenecks between your offer and your first day.
What happens to my STEM OPT authorization if my employer files an H-1B petition during my extension?
If your employer submits a timely H-1B cap-subject petition before April 1 of your final STEM OPT year and you're selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30. Your EAD remains valid during this bridge period. USCIS guidance confirms the cap-gap rule applies to STEM OPT holders in the same way it applies to initial OPT holders.