2025 Summer Actuarial Summer Internship

Delta Dental is seeking three highly motivated and analytically driven Actuarial Interns to join our team for the summer.  This 3-month paid internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the dental insurance industry, supporting our actuarial team in risk assessment, pricing strategies, and financial forecasting. 

 

• Assist in developing actuarial models to evaluate risk, pricing, and financial outcomes for dental insurance products.
• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies impacting pricing and forecasting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Underwriting, Finance, Product Development) to optimize product offerings and ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Review and analyze regulatory filings and industry benchmarks to maintain compliance with industry standards.
• Contribute to the improvement of actuarial processes by identifying opportunities and recommending solutions.
• Use SQL to extract data for client-specific, provider network, and book-of-business analytics/reporting.
• Automate, build, and maintain self-service tools and dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.

 

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, data science, computer science, or a related field.  Undergraduate students - student entering their junior or senior year is preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with query languages and statistical software (SQL, R, SAS, or Python) is a plus.
• Power BI experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong mathematical and statistical foundation with attention to detail.
• Ability to work full-time (Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with a 1-hour lunch).
• Hybrid internship based in Oakland, CA. 
• Interns must work on-site Monday–Friday for the first few weeks, with the option to work remotely 1-2 days per week thereafter.

 

Base Pay Information:

The national base pay range for this role is a good faith estimate of what Delta Dental may pay for new hires. Actual pay may vary based on Delta Dental’s assessment of the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), related experience, education, certifications, and ability to meet required minimum job qualifications. Other factors impacting pay include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. The estimated pay range is $25-$28.85/hour. 

Behind the smile! We are dedicated to safeguarding the health and financial stability of our employees and their loved ones. This commitment extends beyond the workplace to foster personal growth and holistic wellbeing. Our life-changing rewards package includes:

• Competitive base and incentive pay 
• 401(k) with robust matching and non-matching contributions
• Rich medical & pharmacy benefits
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision benefits
• Holistic wellbeing program with deep financial incentives
• Generous paid time off plus 12 paid holidays and your birthday off
• Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
• Family support: adoption assistance, fertility treatment, child, elder & pet care assistance
• Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
• Employee discount program

Fair Chance Ordinances and Criminal Background Considerations  Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, fair chance and anti-discrimination ordinances. At Delta Dental, we maintain a strict stance on theft, fraud, and violent crimes. For positions involving driving, we enforce heightened standards regarding driving records. Each individual criminal background check is evaluated on its merits, taking into account the time elapsed since the conviction, evidence of personal development and rehabilitation, and any potential risk posed to our business operations, employees, customers, or vendors.   Important Work Authorization Information  Please note, Delta Dental will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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