Sr. Actuarial Analyst

About the Sr. Actuarial Analyst at Headspace:

The Sr. Actuarial Analyst will be a key contributor on the Research and Outcomes team, collaborating with Finance, Product, and Go-to-Market teams. This role will drive actuarial analyses across pricing, risk/value-based care, and program evaluations, ensuring insights translate into strategic recommendations. Reporting to the Lead Actuary, this position will also contribute to the development of the Actuarial Strategic Roadmap, proactively identifying areas for improvement and innovation.

What you will do:

• Own and enhance Headspace’s pricing strategy by upgrading assumption pipelines, testing key assumptions, and optimizing pricing models. Partner with cross-functional teams to develop innovative pricing approaches that align with business objectives and market trends.
• Lead claims-based program evaluations in collaboration with internal and external teams, ensuring methodological rigor and clear insights into cost, utilization, and member outcomes. Proactively identify trends and recommend actionable strategies to improve Headspace’s impact and positioning in value-based care.
• Develop and refine risk models for value-based care and alternative payment models, ensuring models are scalable, accurate, and aligned with industry best practices. Partner with Finance and Product teams to implement and optimize these models.
• Translate analyses into clear, actionable insights for non-technical audiences, equipping client-facing teams with compelling narratives that drive business decisions. Support cross-functional partners in framing actuarial findings for clients, leadership, and strategic planning. 

What you will bring:

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree (at minimum) in a quantitative discipline
• 3+ years as a healthcare actuary or similar role
• Extensive experience with financial modeling methods, tools, and software including but not limited to Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Experience with end-to-end assumption setting, including conducting studies, documenting findings, and communicating results
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams, mentor peers, and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively communicate actuarial / analytical findings to non-technical audiences
• Understanding of program evaluation and causal inference
• Data analysis skills (R, SQL, Python)

Preferred Skills:

• At or near-ASA
• Experience with program evaluation for healthcare products and services
• Experience in value-based care within digital health, particularly within mental health
• Strong presentation, communication, project management, and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
• Appetite for working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Pay & Benefits:

The base salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to skills and scope required, relevant licensure and certifications, and unique relevant experience and job-related skills. The base salary range for this role is $83,000 - $117,000.

At Headspace, cash salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We’re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, generous parental leave, and much more. Paid performance incentives are also included for those in eligible roles. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.

How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together. 

As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace. 

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