What are the responsibilities and job description for the Actuarial Intern position at Delta Dental and Careers?
COMPANY INFORMATION
Delta Dental of Minnesota is the largest regional provider of dental benefits, passionately serving over 7,000 Minnesota and North Dakota-based purchasing groups and 4.5 million members nationwide. We provide a work environment that engages each individual while encouraging growth and professional development. We are proud to be named a Top Workplace employer for several consecutive years and value our team members for building this reputation.
GENERAL SUMMARY
As an Actuarial & Data Science Intern, you will work on projects directly with our actuaries and Data Analytics professionals and will have the opportunity to assist, enhance and complete various analytical processes which provide data-based solutions to our business partners. Responsibilities vary depending on assigned projects and may include: Actuarial Valuation, Underwriting, Power Business Intelligence.
Internship Term: Summer 2026; 29.5 hours/week; On-site
This position will be with Stratacor, an affiliate of Delta Dental of Minnesota.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Converting an existing process from Excel to a more efficient program such as SQL.
- Creating validation tools to ensure accuracy of reserving software.
- Collaborate with management, business partners, analysts, and technical resources team to support audit/environmental health needs.
- Join forces with analysts, DBAs and stakeholders to gather, understand, and develop technical requirements.
- Other duties as required.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Major or Minor in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or Data Analytics
- Knowledge in SQL and relational database concepts
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Well-developed logical reasoning skills, problem solving skills and analytical skills
- Highly collaborative
- Good oral and written communication skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required:
- Major or Minor in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics or Data Analytics
- Minimum of a junior status for 2026
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Travel Requirements: None
- Weight Lifting Requirements: up to 20 lbs.
- Sedentary Work: Prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation while working on a computer
RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports To: Chief Actuary and Vice President of Data Analytics
- Directly Manages: None
- Internal Relationships: Actuarial and Data Analytics staff, users, management, senior staff
- External Relationships: Vendors
BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
Benefits for this position include earned sick and safe time. The salary for this position is $18.50 hourly. Salary offers will typically be made in the listed range. The Company takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including merit process and internal pay alignment when determining the salary for potential new team members. In compliance with state and federal regulations, a potential new team member’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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