GREAT REWARDS FOR GREAT PERFORMERS
Milliman, Inc. is seeking a Consulting Actuary to work in a fast-growing department in Omaha. We offer a unique opportunity for the right candidate providing the best of both worlds: a flexible local office that recognizes individual value within a large, national firm that gives stability and structure.
OUR COMPANY
Milliman (www.milliman.com) is an international consulting firm with over 4,800 employees and $1.5 billion in annual revenue. With over 70 years in the consulting business, we have an excellent reputation for superior tools and service to our clients. The Omaha Health & Welfare practice started 24 years ago to serve large employers in the design and administration of their employee benefit insurance plans. Much of our success depends on our employees and our culture that recognizes and rewards employees for the value they bring to our business in general and our clients in particular. The atmosphere is business casual with 80 other professionals in a west Omaha office setting at 180th & Dodge Street.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Created due to our recent growth, the Consulting Actuary will have an important role in the ongoing success of our practice. This position will interact with all members of our staff as well as many clients. The primary challenges are the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time, the ability to interact with people with varied personalities and communication styles, and the flexibility to adjust resources as needed. Training and support are provided both corporately and locally. This position will have minimal travel requirements, if any. Some of the specific duties are listed below:
- Preparing client deliverables (reports, letters, presentations) primarily with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Responding to client requests for advice, information, explanations, or schedules through phone and e-mail
- Working with large insurance carriers such as Blue Cross Blue Shield, United HealthCare, Aetna, Cigna, Mutual of Omaha to collect data and other reports
- Managing projects for clients by working with other consultants and support staff
- Managing a staff of 3+ consultants
- Working with PEOs, mid-size employers, and ICHRAs
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor of Science or Arts degree (Master's degree a plus).
- 20+ years of health insurance experience required
- 10+ years of prior management experience
- FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries)
- PEO and ICHRA experience preferred
- Life & Health License
SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Exceptional finance and accounting abilities, including the ability to understand and extract data from corporate financial reports.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel, including pivot tables, database management, and report formatting
- Previous experience with database programs such as MS Access a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to portray a professional image consistent with Milliman's role as a consultant with phone calls, e-mails, and other correspondence.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail to manage multiple projects at the same time.
- Ability to work independently within a team-based consulting environment.
- Willingness to learn new skills and offer input.
- Flexibility within a customer first attitude.
LOCATION
This position is based out of the Milliman office in Omaha, Nebraska. Candidates hired into this role must be willing to work onsite full-time.
BENEFITS
At Milliman, we focus on creating an environment that recognizes - and meets - the personal and professional needs of the individual and their family. We offer competitive benefits which include the following based on plan eligibility:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and their dependents, including domestic partners
- A 401(k) plan with matching program, and profit-sharing contribution
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- A discretionary bonus program
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on the first day of work and can be used for any reason; full-time employees will accrue 15 days of PTO per year, and employees working less than a full-time schedule will accrue PTO at a prorated amount based on hours worked
- Family building benefits, including adoption and fertility assistance and paid parental leave up to 12 weeks for employees who have worked for Milliman for at least 12 months and have worked at least 1,250 hours in the preceding 12-month period
- Commuter Program, which allows you to use pre-tax dollars to pay for your parking or public transit expenses to get to and from work. You may utilize this benefit any time throughout the year and funds will be available the first of the month following your first contribution
- A minimum of 8 paid holidays
- Milliman covers 100% of the premiums for life insurance, AD&D, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for dependent care, transportation, and applicable medical needs
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
SALARY
Salary will be commensurate with experience and abilities. Milliman offers a full package of benefits, including medical, dental, life, disability, PTO, and 401(k) plans that ranks as one of the best in the area.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Terry Bierman
Principal & Consulting Actuary
Milliman, Inc.
18205 Capitol Ave., Suite 400
Omaha, NE 68022
terry.bierman@milliman.com
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Working at
Milliman
Milliman is among the largest actuarial and management consulting firms in the world. The firm employs over 2,800 people, including a professional staff of over 1,400 qualified actuaries and consultants in over 50 offices around the world. We provide actuarial consulting services in the property and casualty, life, health, and pension areas to clients which include insurance companies, insurance purchasers, regulators, self-insurers, and pension plan sponsors. Property and casualty services provided cover such diverse areas as evaluation of loss and expense reserves, pricing and funding requirements, risk retention, insurance management and operations, financial analysis, claims consulting, and reinsurance issues. The services we offer are as diverse as our clientele, but all are custom-tailored to meet the unique requirements of each client. For more detail on Milliman, please visit our website at www.milliman.com.