Athena Actuarial Consulting is seeking a Principal to join our health practice. In this senior client leadership role, you will set strategic direction, own key relationships, and guide complex Medicaid actuarial engagements. You will help grow our practice, develop teams, and strengthen our reputation as a trusted advisor.
What You'll Do
- Own and grow key client accounts, leading engagements from targeted analyses to multi-year consulting relationships.
- Serve as the senior strategic advisor and primary client contact, ensuring work aligns with client objectives and meets high-quality standards.
- Provide senior technical oversight of actuarial modeling, methodology, and analytical frameworks for rigor and defensibility.
- Mentor and develop actuarial staff through coaching, technical guidance, and feedback.
- Help shape and strengthen the health practice by partnering with leadership on hiring, team development, and strategic priorities.
- Identify and pursue new opportunities within existing and prospective client relationships to expand the practice.
- Contribute to business development through proposal leadership, pursuit strategy, and technical writing.
- Represent the firm externally through industry conferences, publications, and thought leadership.
- Demonstrate exemplary personal and professional integrity, supporting and promoting the firm's mission and values.
- Participate in firmwide strategy discussions and contribute perspective on long-term vision and growth.
What We're Looking For
- 10+ years of health actuarial experience, including 5+ years in consulting and 5+ years in Medicaid-specific program work.
- ASA and MAAA certification.
- Deep actuarial expertise with Medicaid programs in areas such as rate setting, waiver programs, state policy initiatives, or federal interactions.
- Proven experience leading large, complex actuarial engagements and managing multiple client relationships.
- Demonstrated success owning client accounts and expanding consulting engagements.
- Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Advanced technical proficiency in Excel and actuarial modeling tools.
- Experience mentoring and developing actuarial staff.
- Ability to lead teams in a remote environment and travel to client locations as required.
- A leadership mindset grounded in curiosity, thoughtful challenge, and commitment to high-quality work.
Nice to Have
- FSA certification preferred.
- Other health actuarial experience, including Government-funded (TRICARE, VA, Medicare), Commercial/Employer, and/or other Public/State programs.
- Experience contributing to proposals, publications, and/or thought leadership.
- Active participation in industry conferences or professional speaking engagements.
- Proficiency in data visualization design and tools.
Technical Stack
- Excel
- Actuarial modeling tools
Team & Environment
You will collaborate closely with other Principals, Senior Managers, junior staff, clients, and the firm's executive team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Flexible Schedule Opportunities
- Medical Coverage — 100% Employer-Paid Employee Premium
- Dental & Vision Coverage
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Annual Bonus Opportunity
- Long-term Incentive Plan Opportunities
Work Mode
This is a remote position.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
