Health Actuarial Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 23 - 25
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
1900 Aldrich Street
Austin Texas 78723
United States
| Requisition ID: | req1326 | Employment Type: | Unclassified Temporary Full-Time (UFP) |
| Division: | Health Actuarial | Compensation: | $23.00 - 25.00 Hourly Wage |
| Location: | Alpha | Job Closing: | December 31st at 5:00 PM CST |
WHO WE ARE:
With the Health Division youll be joining a passionate team of self-motivated change agents united by our mission: driving to design the delivery of high-quality healthcare for nearly three-quarters of a million active and retired Texas public educators.
The healthcare industry is complex and were a team of problem-solvers who are up for the challenge. With a focus on innovation and collaboration to catalyze the market we spend nearly $4 billion annually on healthcare to make a difference in our members lives. With a career at TRS youll be empowered through a culture of continuous learning front-line decision-making coaching and mentorship to shape the future of our work while transforming healthcare delivery for 1 in 41 Texans.
Internship: This position is a paid full-time limited term assignment that offers interns the opportunity to gain substantive hands on actuarial experience. Interns enjoy the opportunity to get training and mentoring from experienced professionals in one or more areas. Interns may also be eligible to continue working part-time through the fall and spring semesters depending on department and agency needs.
The Healthcare Actuarial Intern will help the Health Department at TRS meet its goal of harnessing its data to optimize its health management strategies identify actionable patterns in health care claims and assess areas where interventions could add value and produce better health outcomes. This position performs entry (entry- to routine-level) project work related to their field of study and analyzing health care/insurance related data. The incumbent will proactively work with the Health Actuarial team Health staff and agency employees.
This position will start on June 4th and will end on August 7th of 2026.
Salary will be dependent upon education level:
Undergraduate (Junior or Senior) - $23.00/hour
Graduate Student - $25.00/hour
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Health Actuarial Projects
Analyzes enrollment and medical claims data to identify trends anomalies and areas of action.
Assists in model development updates and reviews of models including IBNR regional reporting and underwriting.
Supports ad hoc actuarial projects as necessary.
May assist with other projects and duties as assigned.
General Functions
May assist in researching compiling and analyzing data; entering data into spreadsheets databases and other automated applications; and preparing complex queries and reports.
May review forms correspondence reports and other documents for completeness and acceptability.
May assist in reviewing and analyzing agency policies procedures and forms and recommending changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Performs related work as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Education
Currently enrolled in and actively attending an accredited college or university as an undergraduate student with a declared major in a related field such as actuarial science mathematics statistics or economics; OR
Enrolled as a graduate student (Master or Doctoral) in a one of the fields listed above or a related program.
Applicant will be required to submit a copy of official college transcripts.
Passed one or more actuarial exams
Required Experience
None.
Required Registration Certification or Licensure
None.
Preferred Qualifications
Passed two or more actuarial exams
Experience working on similar projects to the ones described above.
Letter(s) of recommendation from program professor(s) are strongly encouraged.
Experience using Microsoft Office software.
Experience with SQL
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
General office practices and procedures.
General health insurance terminology and definitions.
Research and data analysis techniques.
Skills in:
Organizing and prioritizing work to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment and completing work accurately while meeting deadlines.
Conducting data searches and evaluations of large amounts of information performing complex analysis of the data and preparing concise and accurate reports and written/oral recommendations.
Verbal and written communication of complex information that is accurate timely and based on sound judgment.
Providing quality customer service.
Reviewing documentation; properly applying complex laws regulations rules and policies; and making decisions based on sound judgment.
Using a personal computer in a Windows and Microsoft Office (Word Excel) environment and accurately performing data entry.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers agency staff and other external contacts.
Work effectively in a professional team environment.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty ( ) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at with questions or for additional information.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
