Senior Actuarial Analyst Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Senior Actuarial Analyst roles are among the most reliably sponsored positions in the U.S. financial services industry. Employers regularly file H-1B visa and E-3 visa petitions for qualified candidates, and the SOC code for actuaries carries strong specialty occupation standing with USCIS. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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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 Visa Sponsorship as a Senior Actuarial Analyst
Target insurance carriers and large consulting firms first
Firms like large insurance carriers, Big Four consulting practices, and pension advisory groups file H-1B and E-3 petitions for actuarial roles consistently. Their HR teams understand sponsorship workflows and rarely treat it as a dealbreaker for credentialed candidates.
Lead with your exam progress, not your visa status
Hiring managers for actuarial roles screen on exam count before almost anything else. Candidates with three or more passed exams attract serious attention. Sponsorship conversations go smoother when the employer already sees you as a strong technical hire worth pursuing.
Understand how your degree field affects the specialty occupation case
USCIS expects a direct connection between your degree field and actuarial work. Degrees in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or economics support a clean petition. A computer science degree can work but may require additional documentation explaining the connection.
Australian citizens should prioritize the E-3 over H-1B
The E-3 visa has no lottery, processes in weeks rather than months, and the 10,500 annual cap has never been filled. For Australian actuarial analysts, it is a materially faster and more predictable path to starting work than waiting on H-1B selection.
Fellowship candidates have stronger negotiating leverage on sponsorship
Employers are significantly more willing to absorb legal and filing costs for candidates on a Fellow track. If you are close to fellowship in the CAS or SOA, make that timeline explicit in conversations. It reframes sponsorship as a retention investment, not an administrative burden.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles explicitly open to visa sponsorship
Most job listings do not flag sponsorship availability clearly. Migrate Mate filters for employers actively willing to sponsor, saving you from applying to roles where sponsorship was never an option. Browse Senior Actuarial Analyst openings directly on the platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Senior Actuarial Analyst a qualifying specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. The actuarial analyst role consistently qualifies as a specialty occupation under H-1B visa standards. USCIS recognizes that the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related field. The SOC code for actuaries has a long track record of approved petitions, and RFE rates for this title are lower than many other financial roles.
Which visa types do employers typically use to sponsor actuarial analysts?
The H-1B is the most common path for candidates from most countries, though it requires surviving the annual lottery held each April. Australian citizens can use the E-3 visa instead, which has no lottery and can be processed at a U.S. consulate in weeks. Candidates already in the U.S. on OPT or STEM OPT extension can work while their H-1B petition is pending under cap-gap protection.
Do I need a specific degree to get sponsored as a Senior Actuarial Analyst?
Your degree needs to connect clearly to actuarial work. Actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, and finance degrees all support a straightforward specialty occupation argument. A degree in a less directly related field is not automatically disqualifying, but your employer's immigration attorney will need to document why the role requires that specific body of knowledge. Exam progress through the SOA or CAS strengthens the overall petition regardless of degree field.
How competitive is the job market for sponsored actuarial analysts?
Demand for actuarial analysts with exam credits consistently outpaces supply in the U.S. market. Employers in health insurance, property and casualty, life insurance, and pension consulting regularly sponsor candidates because qualified actuarial talent is genuinely scarce. Candidates who have passed three or more actuarial exams are in a strong position to find employers willing to handle visa paperwork. Browse current sponsored openings on Migrate Mate to see which firms are actively hiring.
Can I switch employers mid-visa on an H-1B as an actuarial analyst?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to change employers once your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can start working immediately upon filing rather than waiting for approval. Your new employer must file before your current status expires. The transfer petition follows the same specialty occupation requirements, so the actuarial role and your degree credentials need to hold up under the same USCIS standards as the original petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Senior Actuarial Analyst 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.