California Department of Insurance
Chief Health Actuary
California Department of Insurance, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Chief Health Actuary – California Department of Insurance
Under the general direction of the Deputy Commissioner, Health Policy and Reform, the Chief Health Actuary is responsible for formulating health actuarial policy for the Policy and Legislation (P&L) Branch. The Chief Health Actuary formulates actuarial policy for the department, performs highly skilled actuarial analysis, and supervises the work of the health actuarial staff. The role may include new duties required for the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) and state health reform laws.
Salary Base pay range: $145,572.00 / yr – $256,440.00 / yr
Qualifications The California Department of Insurance (CDI) Policy and Legislation Branch is looking for a C.E.A, Level B, to serve as its Chief Health Actuary. Applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
General Qualifications:
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy‑influencing functions effectively. The following knowledge and abilities are required:
Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government—including the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles and practices of public administration; organizational and management techniques; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel‑management techniques; and the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies and procedures; integrate diverse program activities; gain the confidence of top level administrators; advise them on administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and contribute to the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) Requirements The SOQ is the examination for this C.E.A. recruitment. It identifies the critical factors required for job success and documents each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letters and resumes will not replace the SOQ.
Instructions for responses to the SOQ factors:
The SOQ document must be titled “Statement of Qualifications” or “SOQ.”
Responses must be numbered in the same order as the factors below.
Use specific examples of education, training, and experience; specify years of experience.
The SOQ must be typed, single‑spaced, Arial 12‑point font, and no longer than four (4) single‑sided pages.
SOQ Factors:
Ability to perform high level administrative functions and formulation of health actuarial policies and procedures.
Demonstrated history of applying knowledge of health insurance principles and actuarial science in complex situations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the California Insurance Code, rules, and regulations governing all aspects of health insurance rate filings.
Professional experience applying Actuarial Standards of Practice of the American Academy of Actuaries.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical loss ratio requirements, reinsurance programs, and risk adjustment programs.
Application Process Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: January 30, 2026
Required Application Package Documents:
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer Account).
Resume.
Statement of Qualifications (see SOQ requirements).
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Contact & Mailing You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents by mail to:
Department of Insurance
CDI Examinations
Attn: Examinations Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Or you may drop off your application in person at the same address during business hours (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).
Seniority Level & Employment Type Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full‑time
Other Information Applications will be retained for twelve months. The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan as needed. A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the examination to obtain list eligibility for this position.
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Salary Base pay range: $145,572.00 / yr – $256,440.00 / yr
Qualifications The California Department of Insurance (CDI) Policy and Legislation Branch is looking for a C.E.A, Level B, to serve as its Chief Health Actuary. Applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
General Qualifications:
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy‑influencing functions effectively. The following knowledge and abilities are required:
Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government—including the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles and practices of public administration; organizational and management techniques; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; personnel‑management techniques; and the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies and procedures; integrate diverse program activities; gain the confidence of top level administrators; advise them on administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; prepare and review reports; and contribute to the department’s Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
SOQ (Statement of Qualifications) Requirements The SOQ is the examination for this C.E.A. recruitment. It identifies the critical factors required for job success and documents each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Cover letters and resumes will not replace the SOQ.
Instructions for responses to the SOQ factors:
The SOQ document must be titled “Statement of Qualifications” or “SOQ.”
Responses must be numbered in the same order as the factors below.
Use specific examples of education, training, and experience; specify years of experience.
The SOQ must be typed, single‑spaced, Arial 12‑point font, and no longer than four (4) single‑sided pages.
SOQ Factors:
Ability to perform high level administrative functions and formulation of health actuarial policies and procedures.
Demonstrated history of applying knowledge of health insurance principles and actuarial science in complex situations.
Demonstrated knowledge of the California Insurance Code, rules, and regulations governing all aspects of health insurance rate filings.
Professional experience applying Actuarial Standards of Practice of the American Academy of Actuaries.
Demonstrated knowledge of medical loss ratio requirements, reinsurance programs, and risk adjustment programs.
Application Process Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: January 30, 2026
Required Application Package Documents:
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic State Employment Application through your CalCareer Account).
Resume.
Statement of Qualifications (see SOQ requirements).
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting.
Contact & Mailing You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents by mail to:
Department of Insurance
CDI Examinations
Attn: Examinations Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Or you may drop off your application in person at the same address during business hours (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM).
Seniority Level & Employment Type Seniority Level: Executive
Employment Type: Full‑time
Other Information Applications will be retained for twelve months. The examining Department reserves the right to revise the examination plan as needed. A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the examination to obtain list eligibility for this position.
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