What are the responsibilities and job description for the Actuarial Intern - Summer 2026 position at Wakely Consulting Group?
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Responsibilities
What will you do?
An intern will work with project teams to support, develop and utilize actuarial models. Professional growth will come through analysis of healthcare cost and utilization data, completing actuarial calculations, and implementing software solutions. The 2026 summer internship program will run from May 18 - August 7.
Wakely Consulting Group is a health care actuarial consulting firm serving nationwide health plans, insurance companies, government regulators, employers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders in health care, managed care, and health care reform marketplaces. Wakely Consulting Group assists clients with product pricing/premium development, feasibility studies, predictive modeling, actuarial certifications and filings, operational analysis, compliance, and other business financial and management aspects. Wakely Consulting Group is an HMA Company, headquartered in Okemos, MI.
Qualifications
What you will need:
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)
Responsibilities
What will you do?
An intern will work with project teams to support, develop and utilize actuarial models. Professional growth will come through analysis of healthcare cost and utilization data, completing actuarial calculations, and implementing software solutions. The 2026 summer internship program will run from May 18 - August 7.
- Learn Wakely products, tools, and services.
- Analyze irregular data trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Attain knowledge of Wakely’s client service standards,
- Participate in internal/external client meetings.
- Understand the fundamentals of potential compliance risk.
- Document and complete assigned tasks within the project timeline.
- Learn to identify and communicate issues affecting a project plan.
- Continue exam progression.
- Develop technical skills - Excel, SQL, SAS, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Participate in research, core materials, reference items, and training programs.
- Work with dedicated, enthusiastic project teams that will help you grow your technical and professional skills.
Wakely Consulting Group is a health care actuarial consulting firm serving nationwide health plans, insurance companies, government regulators, employers, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders in health care, managed care, and health care reform marketplaces. Wakely Consulting Group assists clients with product pricing/premium development, feasibility studies, predictive modeling, actuarial certifications and filings, operational analysis, compliance, and other business financial and management aspects. Wakely Consulting Group is an HMA Company, headquartered in Okemos, MI.
Qualifications
What you will need:
- 1 Exams passed
- Working towards a bachelor's in actuarial science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field
- Knowledge or training in computer programming language
- Strong organizational skills
- GPA – 3.00
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)