Actuarial Intern

About the Department

ABOUT THE OFFICE Washington's Office of the State Actuary (OSA) supports the financial security of Washingtonians today and for generations to come by helping our clients make informed decisions in their governance of financial security programs including state pension and medical plans, GET Prepaid Tuition Plan, and the state long-term care program. OSA provides non-partisan, actuarial, policy, and fiscal services for the Legislature, Executive branch agencies, and various boards and committees.

Position Duties

ABOUT THE POSITION The Office of the State Actuary offers an internship opportunity each summer for individuals seeking to gain experience and knowledge in the Actuarial field. The summer internship is a temporary full-time, nonpartisan, at-will position that is exempt from the state civil service system. This position is open to remote work arrangements. The intern may assist with the preparation of actuarial valuations or pricing of proposals for various Washington State retirement plans or other programs OSA supports, respond to legislative and constituent inquiries and requests, prepare cash flow and contribution rate projections, and assist with economic and demographic experience studies.

Minimum Qualifications

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate will be pursuing a degree, or recently graduated, from an accredited college or university in a field such as actuarial science, mathematics, or finance; will be proficient at using Excel spreadsheets; familiar with word processing programs; will have effective interpersonal and written communication skills; be effective working independently as well as in a team environment; and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Other Qualifications

COMPENSATION The salary for this position is $3,500 per month, if residing in or relocating to Washington State. We encourage applications from candidates regardless of location, although we are not able to offer compensation to interns who wish to work remotely outside of Washington State at this time due to tax and regulatory requirements. HOW TO APPLY Candidates should provide a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should discuss reasons for your interest in the position and highlight any relevant experience - whether through work or school. Candidates may be asked to provide references. Please send the requested information to the attention of:HR Business Partner Legislative Support Services Post Office Box 40500 Olympia, Washington 98504-0500 Phone: (360) 786-7337 | Fax: (360) 786-7585[email protected] We would prefer to receive materials via e-mail with attachments as a .pdf file. The Office of the State Actuary is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or using a trained service animal by a person with a disability. We strive to create a respectful and supportive work environment where individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences are valued. We encourage people of all identities and experiences to apply. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact Kacey Irwin, in the Legislative Support Services HR office at (360) 786-7337, or [email protected].