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Actuarial consultants are strong H-1B visa candidates, the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Most employers sponsor H-1B and sometimes O-1 visas for credentialed candidates with SOA or CAS exam progress. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Actuarial-BHN Cntr
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Day
Job Category:
General Operations
A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.
As a Junior Actuarial Analyst, you will contribute to actuarial and financial analyses across Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and ACO programs. You will work closely with experienced actuaries and gain practical exposure to reserving, trend analysis, forecasting, pricing, and rate adequacy studies while supporting important business decisions. The role includes analyzing complex healthcare data, creating reports and models using tools such as Excel, SQL, SAS, and Power BI, conducting ad hoc actuarial analyses, and assisting with financial reporting activities. In addition, you will have opportunities to communicate insights to actuarial leadership and business partners, strengthening your technical, analytical, and presentation skills while building a strong foundation for an actuarial career.
This is a remote, part-time, 20 hours a week, position with a flexible work schedule. Candidates must live in the state of AZ to be considered.
Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs.
Position Summary
This position will assist in healthcare actuarial analyses under the supervision of actuarial staff. The position will become knowledgeable in Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Commercial ACOs, Employer Plans, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MA-PD), Medicaid, Medical Economics, and/or other healthcare data analytics.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Assist in healthcare actuarial analyses under the supervision of actuarial staff.
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Assist in projections, pricing, reserving, and other analyses using tools developed in Excel, SAS, Teradata, Tableau, and other software, with the oversight and feedback from actuarial staff.
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Develop/present results of the performed analyses to actuarial staff.
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Participate in the development of actuarial models and reports for the continued growth of the actuarial team.
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Provide support to actuarial staff in performing IBNR estimates, financial reporting, and rate adequacy studies.
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Research and compile information about healthcare regulations to support actuarial staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field.
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certification: Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams.
Knowledge of software for data analysis; specifically, spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel, VBA), data extraction and manipulation (e.g. SAS, Teradata, R) and data visualization (e.g. Tableau).
Estimated Pay Range:
$24.32 - $36.48 / hour
Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
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Department Name:
Actuarial-BHN Cntr
Work Shift:
Day
Job Category:
General Operations
A rewarding career that fits your life. As an employer of the future, we are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices including remote work options. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health.
As a Junior Actuarial Analyst, you will contribute to actuarial and financial analyses across Medicare, Medicaid, Commercial, and ACO programs. You will work closely with experienced actuaries and gain practical exposure to reserving, trend analysis, forecasting, pricing, and rate adequacy studies while supporting important business decisions. The role includes analyzing complex healthcare data, creating reports and models using tools such as Excel, SQL, SAS, and Power BI, conducting ad hoc actuarial analyses, and assisting with financial reporting activities. In addition, you will have opportunities to communicate insights to actuarial leadership and business partners, strengthening your technical, analytical, and presentation skills while building a strong foundation for an actuarial career.
This is a remote, part-time, 20 hours a week, position with a flexible work schedule. Candidates must live in the state of AZ to be considered.
Banner Plans & Networks (BPN) is an accountable care organization that joins Arizona's largest health care provider, Banner Health, and an extensive network of primary care and specialty physicians to provide the most comprehensive healthcare solutions for Maricopa County and parts of Pinal County. Through BPN, known nationally as an innovative leader in new health care models, insurance plans and physicians are coming together to work collaboratively to keep members in optimal health, while reducing costs.
Position Summary
This position will assist in healthcare actuarial analyses under the supervision of actuarial staff. The position will become knowledgeable in Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Commercial ACOs, Employer Plans, Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plans (MA-PD), Medicaid, Medical Economics, and/or other healthcare data analytics.
CORE FUNCTIONS
-
Assist in healthcare actuarial analyses under the supervision of actuarial staff.
-
Assist in projections, pricing, reserving, and other analyses using tools developed in Excel, SAS, Teradata, Tableau, and other software, with the oversight and feedback from actuarial staff.
-
Develop/present results of the performed analyses to actuarial staff.
-
Participate in the development of actuarial models and reports for the continued growth of the actuarial team.
-
Provide support to actuarial staff in performing IBNR estimates, financial reporting, and rate adequacy studies.
-
Research and compile information about healthcare regulations to support actuarial staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration or related field.
Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
License/Certification: Successful completion of one or more actuarial exams.
Knowledge of software for data analysis; specifically, spreadsheets (e.g. MS Excel, VBA), data extraction and manipulation (e.g. SAS, Teradata, R) and data visualization (e.g. Tableau).
Estimated Pay Range:
$24.32 - $36.48 / hour
Banner Health is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted compensation range is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Banner Health in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This range is based on possible base salaries and does not include the value of our total rewards package. Actual pay determined at offer will be based on years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location, along with a review of current employees in similar roles to ensure pay equity is achieved and maintained.
EEO Statement:
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.
Privacy Policy:
Privacy Policy
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Actuarial Consultant
Lead with your exam progress
Actuarial employers care as much about your exam trajectory as your degree. Candidates with two or more SOA or CAS exams passed signal long-term commitment and are far more likely to receive sponsorship consideration from consulting firms.
Target firms with established sponsorship histories
Large actuarial consulting firms like Milliman, Willis Towers Watson, and Aon have sponsored H-1B workers consistently. Smaller boutique firms may be willing but lack internal immigration infrastructure, which can slow the process significantly.
Understand the specialty occupation standard for your role
Your job offer must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field, actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. Roles framed as general analyst positions can face USCIS scrutiny, so ensure your offer letter clearly ties the position to a technical degree requirement.
Start the H-1B conversation early in the hiring process
Actuarial consulting firms plan hiring months in advance. Raising sponsorship needs during early interviews, not at the offer stage, gives employers time to align with their immigration counsel and include you in H-1B cap-season planning without last-minute pressure.
Consider employers with cap-exempt affiliations
Some actuarial roles sit inside universities, hospital systems, or nonprofit research institutions, which are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. These employers can file year-round, bypassing the lottery entirely, a meaningful advantage if you missed a cap-season registration.
Use your credentials to make the O-1 case
Actuaries with published research, speaking engagements, high-level awards, or membership in senior professional bodies may qualify for an O-1A visa. Unlike H-1B, there is no lottery or annual cap, making it a strong alternative for credentialed candidates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an actuarial consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Actuarial consultant positions consistently qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, specifically a bachelor's degree or higher in actuarial science, mathematics, or statistics. USCIS has a strong approval track record for this role when the offer letter clearly specifies a degree requirement in a relevant technical field rather than a general business or analytics degree.
Do I need to be credentialed (ASA, ACAS, FSA, FCAS) to get H-1B sponsorship as an actuarial consultant?
Full credentials are not required for H-1B eligibility, but exam progress matters significantly to employers. Most consulting firms expect candidates to be actively pursuing SOA or CAS credentials. Candidates with no exam progress may find fewer firms willing to sponsor, as credentialing is viewed as essential for long-term career advancement in the field, and employers factor that into hiring risk.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for actuarial consultants?
Large actuarial and benefits consulting firms have the most established H-1B sponsorship programs. Insurance carriers with internal actuarial teams also sponsor regularly. Boutique firms sponsor less frequently due to cost and administrative burden, though it happens. To find actuarial consultant roles with active sponsorship, browse Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for visa-sponsoring employers in this field.
Can I qualify for an O-1 visa as an actuarial consultant?
Possibly, if you have demonstrable recognition beyond standard credentials. The O-1A requires evidence in categories like peer-reviewed publications, speaking at major actuarial conferences, senior SOA or CAS committee membership, judging others' work, or a high salary relative to peers. Fellowship-level credentials (FSA, FCAS) combined with published research or leadership roles in professional organizations significantly strengthen an O-1 case.
What happens to my H-1B status if my actuarial consulting firm loses a major client and my role changes significantly?
A material change in your job duties, particularly a change in the specialty occupation basis, can affect your H-1B validity and may require an amended petition. If your role shifts from technical actuarial analysis to general project management or business development, the specialty occupation tie weakens. Notify your employer's immigration counsel immediately if your responsibilities change substantially, and request an amended I-129 if warranted.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Actuarial Consultant jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.