Job Information
CareFirst Actuarial Intern - MD, DC, VA (Remote) in Baltimore, Maryland
Resp & Qualifications
Summer Recruitment - MD/DC/VA
This is a year-round internship. The ideal candidate is someone who can commit to work throughout the year (Spring/Fall - minimum 15-20 hours per week and 30-40 hours per week in the Summer). The anticipated start date for our Summer Cohort is late May or early June.
The intern will be working with one of the actuarial team members to gain experience of actuarial Medicare work and understanding of the healthcare industry. You will have the opportunity to apply what you have learned in school within a business environment. This opportunity will allow you to develop valuable connections and relationships while working across multiple levels of management within different areas of the organization.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Gather data from different sources (Internal/External & Qualitative/Quantitative)
Use your analytical skills to present findings (pivot tables, visualizations, narrative summaries)
Prepare and/or maintain documentation of work
Assist in updating the Medicare Advantage pricing model
Assist in Medicare Advantage financial forecasting
Assist in preparation of accurate and timely trend analyses
Assist in value-based contract review and analyses
Assist in risk adjustment analytics
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: This position requires an individual working towards a Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University. We are specifically looking for a rising Senior Undergraduate student or Master's level student graduating in May 2027 targeting majors in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, or related degrees with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above. Passage of one and/or two SOA actuarial exam is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizations skills
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks with a positive attitude
Experience using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access), SQL, or Python
Ability to interface with and establish/maintain effective working relationships with internal staff/departments
Salary Range: $18,720 - $26,000
Salary Range Disclaimer
The hire range posted is an annual rate. All intern positions will be paid hourly.
Department
Finance - Actuary
Equal Employment Opportunity
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Where To Apply
Please visit our website to apply: www.carefirst.com/careers
Federal Disc/Physical Demand
Note: The incumbent is required to immediately disclose any debarment, exclusion, or other event that makes him/her ineligible to perform work directly or indirectly on health care programs.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The associate is primarily seated while performing the duties of the position. Occasional walking or standing is required. The hands are regularly used to write, type, key and handle or feel small controls and objects. The associate must frequently talk and hear. Weights up to 25 pounds are occasionally lifted.
Sponsorship in US
Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without Sponsorship
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REQNUMBER: 21876