Associate Actuary

Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking an Associate Actuary. This position supports core actuarial and analytics functions, including pricing, reserving, and advanced data analysis. The role works cross-functionally to provide analytical insight and decision support to teams such as underwriting, claims, finance, marketing, sales, and technology. Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical subject matter expert within one or more areas, including pricing analysis, reserving methodologies, data analytics, or predictive modeling initiatives
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership and internal stakeholders to translate complex data into actionable business insights
• Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced team members, promoting best practices, continuous improvement, and innovation
• Lead actuarial and analytical projects by developing studies using established actuarial and statistical techniques
• Present findings, recommendations, and technical concepts clearly to a variety of audiences, including leadership, regulators, and non-technical partners
• Identify and recommend enhancements to rating and reserving processes to improve accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency
• Perform underwriting and rating research by reviewing industry filings, evaluating competitive approaches, and assessing variables and modeling techniques to improve segmentation and performance
• Coordinate with external partners, service providers, and regulatory agencies to support timely review and approval of filings
• Provide support during catastrophe situations when business needs require availability outside of standard working hours
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to influence outcomes, build alignment, and support the development of others
• Strong planning and prioritization skills with consistent attention to accuracy and detail
• Ability to remain effective in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities and competing deadlines
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, change, and unexpected disruptions while maintaining productivity
• Proven ability to build and sustain collaborative, professional relationships across teams and functions
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, or business-critical information
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate situations and apply critical thinking to develop solutions
• Experience producing well-organized, accurate financial analyses and reporting materials
• Capability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver results within defined timelines
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to technical and non-technical audiences
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Strong SQL expertise with experience working on complex queries and data analysis
• Hands-on experience with actuarial methodologies such as pricing, reserving, or predictive modeling
• Working knowledge of programming languages used for analytics and modeling, such as Python or R