Director, Healthcare Actuary
Progyny
Thank you for considering Progyny!
Progyny is seeking a Director, Healthcare Actuary to join our Medical Economics & Analytics team. This highly visible role will lead strategic initiatives, applying advanced actuarial expertise and data-driven insights to solve complex challenges across financial, utilization and clinical analytics. You will collaborate closely with senior leadership to shape pricing strategies, optimize risk management and ensure the integrity of our actuarial models. This role will report into our Lead Healthcare Actuary.
What you’ll do…
Partner with senior leadership to develop strategies around data, reporting and positioning to strengthen Progyny’s value proposition.
Present actuarial insights to internal and external stakeholders, translating technical concepts into actionable recommendations.
Lead improvements in actuarial models, processes and automation to enhance scalability and efficiency.
Analyze multiple data sources to ensure integrity and deliver accurate, actionable insights.
Develop and maintain actuarial models to forecast utilization and spend for prospective and existing clients, incorporating claims analysis to identify trends and inform pricing strategies.
Set pricing and premiums for new products and fully insured health plans, including underwriting, stop-loss and reinsurance strategies.
Prepare actuarial documentation and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance and supporting pricing and underwriting processes.
About you…
Minimum 7 years of experience in a healthcare actuary role at a health insurance company, consulting firm or related field.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Actuarial Science or related field.
Strong understanding of actuarial concepts, functions, and processes.
Deep understanding of actuarial concepts, pricing, and risk management.
Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker preferred).
Strong business judgment, problem-solving and quantitative analysis capabilities.
Exceptional communication skills. Ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a client-first mindset.
Certifications: ASA or FSA designation.
Please note: This is not a digital nomad or remote international position; candidates must be based in the United States. Progyny is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in United States without the need for sponsorship, now or in the future.
About Progyny:
Progyny (Nasdaq: PGNY) is a global leader in women’s health and family building solutions, trusted by the nation’s leading employers, health plans and benefit purchasers. We envision a world where everyone can realize dreams of family and ideal health. Our outcomes prove that comprehensive, inclusive and intentionally designed solutions simultaneously benefit employers, patients and physicians.
Our benefits solution empowers patients with concierge support, coaching, education, and digital tools; provides access to a premier network of fertility and women's health specialists who use the latest science and technologies; drives optimal clinical outcomes; and reduces healthcare costs.
Our mission is to empower healthier, supported journeys through transformative fertility, family building and women’s health benefits.
Headquartered in New York City, Progyny has been recognized for its leadership and growth as a TIME100 Most Influential Company, CNBC Disruptor 50, Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare, Forbes' Best Employers, Financial Times Fastest Growing Companies, Inc. 5000, Inc. Power Partners, and Crain's Fast 50 for NYC. For more information, visit www.progyny.com.
Our perks:
Family friendly benefits: Paid family and parental leave, preconception, fertility and family building benefits (including egg freezing, IVF, and adoption support), family and pet care fund, and Parents’ Employee Affiliation Group
Menopause and midlife care
Health, dental, vision and life insurance options for employees and family
Free in-person, virtual and text-based mental health and wellness support
Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, personal days and summer flex time
Company equity
Bonus program
401(k) plan with company match
Access to on-demand legal and financial advice
Learning and development programs to help you grow professionally and a mentorship program
Company social events to include annual volunteer day and donation matching
Flex days (3 days a week in the office) and onsite meals and snacks for employees reporting into our NY office
In compliance with New York City's Wage Transparency Law, the annual salary [wage] range for NYC-based applicants is: $160,000 - $175,000. There are a variety of factors that go into determining a salary range, including but not limited to external market benchmark data, geographic location, and years of experience sought/required. Progyny offers a total compensation package comprised of base salary, cash bonus, and equity.
Progyny is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, status as a protected veteran, criminal history consistent with legal requirements or any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation during the recruiting process, please send an e-mail to apply@progyny.com.
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