OIPA Configuration Specialist

* Configure rules, calculations, and system logic within OIPA (80–90% of the role).
* Build test tools and validate product calculations
* Analyze data and system behavior to identify improvements or defects.
* Assist in projection/valuation processes and financial/actuarial reporting workflows.
* Contribute ideas to improve performance, architecture, and operational processes.
* Someone
** tech‑focused, innovative, and independently motivated**.
* A creative problem solver who enjoys untangling complexity and thinking strategically.
* Someone excited to learn OIPA (experience is a plus, not a requirement).
* A learner with ambition to move into higher complexity configuration, actuarial tech, IT architecture, or product strategy roles.
* Degree in Computer Science, Math, Actuarial Science, or related field.
* 4+ years in systems, ETL, data, or config‑heavy roles (insurance preferred but not required).
* Familiarity with XML, SQL, VBA/Excel, or similar tools.
* Actuarial exams welcome, but this role does
** not
* * align with active exam study programs.
* Supportive, collaborative culture; no burnout mentality.
* Strong work‑life balance.
* Leader invests in role‑based strengths and growth opportunities.
* Open to
** remote
* * for highly qualified candidates.
* Analyzes, designs, and then enters configuration rules, including unit testing, based on the defined business requirements.
* Configures and codes functionality for features that are new to the system.
* Applies actuarial concepts to configuration and coding.
* Configures and codes product features based on product specifications (e.g., calculations).
* Analyzes and loads product rates and updates parameters.
* Supports the testing of configuration rules.
* Maintains and updates the rules palette.
* Configures access and security rules.
* Provides configuration support for monthly production implementation releases.
* Partners with business and technology professionals to build dashboards, custom objects and ensure integration points are supported.
* Utilizes large databases to create visualizations for analysis of actuarial concepts such as policy holder behavior.

We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more.

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