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<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Senior Business Insights Analyst is part of a team that delivers high-value business insights to drive informed decision-making across NLG’s Operations area. In this role, you will support operational leaders by providing analytical solutions that help them manage their business and better serve National Life’s agents and customers. &nbsp;As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on exciting projects that make a real impact on the organization, while continuing to grow your skills and expertise in data &amp; analytics. The ideal candidate will be analytically minded, eager to learn, and able to develop strong customer relationships. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Develop, implement, and refine forecasting models to predict operational capacity needs across multiple functions (e.g., staffing, demand, production, service delivery).</li><li>Analyze historical and real-time data to identify patterns, trends, and gaps that impact capacity planning.</li><li>Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, HR, Finance) to gather data inputs and align forecasting assumptions.</li><li>Build dashboards, reporting tools, and self-service solutions to communicate capacity forecasts, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders by blending, transforming, and aggregating multiple data sources.</li><li>Conduct scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to model the impact of business changes (e.g., new product launches, seasonal demand spikes) and influence the strategy to address identified business gaps.</li><li>Monitor forecast accuracy and continuously improve model performance through back-testing and refinement.</li><li>Use complex data to develop actionable steps and deliver relevant storylines that will drive results and shape business strategy</li><li>Develop strong relationships and educate others at all levels across the organization by breaking down complex storylines, variables, or trends</li><li>Effectively communicate insights at all levels across the Enterprise</li><li>Support other analysts in drawing connections across CIG or the Enterprise</li><li>Play an instrumental role in onboarding new teammates, upskilling less experienced analysts, and leading team projects</li><li>Adhere to internal controls and governance procedures and ensure that team members are doing the same</li><li>Aid in the development of future-state data needs</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>12 years of total combined post-secondary education and relevant work experience, which may include:</li><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Economics, Math, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, or similar) and 8 or more years of related work experience,&nbsp;<strong>OR</strong></li><li>Advanced degree and 5 or more years of related work experience,&nbsp;<strong>OR</strong></li><li>12 or more years of total equivalent work experience.</li></ul><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel.</li><li>Skilled in understanding database structures, blending data from different sources, and creating new data sources.</li><li>Proficiency in Tableau and Alteryx for data analysis, visualization, and statistical modeling; SQL proficiency is helpful but not required.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Master’s degree/relevant certifications and / or degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Math, Finance, Data Analytics, Data Science, or similar)</li><li>Experience applying predictive analytics to real-life business problems</li><li>Analytics experience within insurance or financial services industry</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$97,500—$143,000 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

National Life Group

Senior Business Insights Analyst – Operational Capacity Forecasting

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Senior Conference Planner position is responsible for managing the planning, support, and execution of a variety of scope and size of meetings, on and off site with the Recognition &amp; Conferences Team, in all aspects of its responsibilities, with customer-engagement (external and internal) program meetings and events to ensure successful conferences and events. This position is a highly visible role, reporting to the AVP, Recognition &amp; Conferences, and provides outstanding customer service, with strong hospitality skills. The ideal candidate will be skilled at intricate contract negotiations, perform at a high level of multi-tasking, planning and executing logistics, fiscal acumen.&nbsp; Extensive destination knowledge and hospitality vendor relations is an advantage. Candidates will have proven success with presenting and influencing C-Suite/Executive relationships, and this role requires an ability to communicate effectively with a strength in leading projects and teams. Additional strengths that impact success is thriving in stressful situations, ability to collaborate and have proven critical thinking skills, to ensure high standards of excellence are executed with logistics. Data mindset is a plus and success with execution of digital communication and technology, especially related to meeting planning software.</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><br><ul><li>Plan details for a diversified list of meetings and events, and coordinate logistics for off-site conferences and events, and Vermont and Texas Campus Meetings, and including execution on site. Examples may include, but not limited to destination and vendor RFP development and recommendations. Includes menu planning, designing room setups/layout, support audiovisual needs and preparation, marketing materials coordination and agenda preparation, collection of payments/receipts, and other administrative tasks. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are required.</li><li>Development and execution of designated planning technology software with registration, conference app development and other types of communications, including analysis/reports, as needed.</li><li>Present recommendations to internal clients and stakeholders as required.</li><li>Support execution of:&nbsp; Banquet Event Orders, Rooming lists, Air and Ground Manifests, Contract bookings, Guesthouse Lodging Needs, Audio Visual Contracts, and other communications as directed.</li><li>Collaborate with Marketing teams to execute marketing materials for on-site of meetings.</li><li>Flexible ability to work evenings and weekends, and periodic travel, minimum of 20%, or as needed.</li><li>This position is presently onsite/hybrid with the expectation that you are in the office three days per week with current campus days being Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion)</li></ul><br><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree, with major in hospitality, event management or related field preferred.</li><li>8 or more years’ experience in hospitality, conference services, and/or corporate field as a conference or event planner, with a track record of success.&nbsp;</li><li>Superior technology skills required. Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) necessary.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal are necessary. Ability to present/public speaking.</li><li>Ability to thrive in high pressure environments and meet tight deadlines, with a desire to work in a fast paced, challenging team. Strong hospitality skills, with problem solving ability.</li><li>Must be flexible in schedule to work with on-site meetings.</li><li>Desired interest to travel as needed.</li><li>Strong analytical skills.</li><li>Superior written and presentation skills required.</li><li>Ability to follow the latest trends in the hospitality and travel industries and translate to best practices for the enterprise.</li><li>Ability to work within a team approach. Strong leadership and team management skills. &nbsp;</li></ul><br><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><br><ul><li>Experience and/or certification with Cvent software is a welcomed addition but not mandatory.</li></ul><br><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$84,375—$123,750 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Senior Meetings & Events Manager

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>This individual will support and may lead initiatives related to design and pricing of indexed and fixed annuity products. This includes product design, actuarial modeling, pricing, actuarial support of regulatory filings and support of sales ideas. This position will work closely with the broader L&amp;A Solutions team, Distribution/Field Leaders, and Marketing to ensure new products and features are aligned with the company’s strategic goals.</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you&nbsp;are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.&nbsp;</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Communicates efficiently and effectively, orally and in writing, with both internal and external audiences. </li><li>Understands pricing practices, and develops as well as oversees modeling to set appropriate rates, understand profitability, and analyze sensitivities. </li><li>Understands and can reverse engineer key features of competitor products. </li><li>Train and mentor actuarial students/analysts as needed. </li><li>Provide support to other business areas. </li><li>Consult or advise on broader matters that may or may not be actuarial in nature. </li><li>Coordinates and reviews work of outside actuarial consultants. </li><li>Able to strategically solve unique and complex problems. </li><li>Partner with the policy forms team to review forms as needed. </li><li>Prepare or review actuarial materials required to secure state approvals. </li><li>Prepare or review product specifications and actuarial reports. </li><li>Provide and discuss pricing results as well as sensitivity-analysis to senior Actuaries of the Company, including Product Risk Management Committee and Investments Risk Management committee. </li><li>Present product features and/or actuarial results to Distribution Leadership, Product Risk Committee, Project Teams, Senior Management, and other stakeholders. </li><li>Proactively identifies and ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. </li><li>Reviews product marketing material as appropriate. </li><li>Reviews experience studies and sets pricing assumptions.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Associate or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries with 4 or more years of actuarial experience. </li><li>Good communication skills. </li><li>Ability to work with Distribution Leadership and multiple stakeholders to design and develop new annuity products and features. </li><li>Member of the American Academy of Actuaries. </li><li>In-depth knowledge of annuity products and benefits. </li><li>Working knowledge of applicable Valuation, Nonforfeiture, tax, risk-based-capital and other relevant regulations and standards. </li><li>Self-motivated and result-focused. </li><li>Must be able to successfully complete a background check that may include fingerprinting.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Indexed Annuity Pricing experience</li><li>Solid financial modeling experience using actuarial software, preferably MG-ALFA.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$93,750—$137,500 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Sr. Actuarial Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Model Validation Actuary will report directly to the Head of Modeling COE and will be responsible for the independent review, validation, and oversight of actuarial models across the enterprise. The role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and appropriateness of modeling frameworks used in financial reporting, risk management, capital management, and business planning. The successful candidates will collaborate closely with modeling teams, risk management, and senior leadership to uphold robust model governance and validation standards across all lines of business.&nbsp;</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you&nbsp;are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Lead and execute model validation initiatives, including review of assumptions, methodologies, controls, and outputs across actuarial models.</li><li>Provide independent challenge to models used in ALM, Asset Adequacy Testing, ORSA, Capital Forecasting, VNB, and other financial projections.</li><li>Develop and maintain validation frameworks, testing procedures, and documentation standards in line with internal model governance policies and regulatory expectations.</li><li>Analyze and interpret complex model results, documenting validation findings and communicating key risks and recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Collaborate with modeling teams to address model issues, discrepancies, and enhancements identified during the validation process.</li><li>Monitor and assess model changes over time, ensuring continued appropriateness and performance of validated models.</li><li>Support governance forums and contribute to reporting for model risk committees and other key stakeholders.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>5+ years of experience in actuarial modeling, model validation or related actuarial model governance roles, preferably within a life insurance or reinsurance company.</li><li>Strong understanding of actuarial modeling platforms, risk frameworks, and financial reporting concepts. &nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with a wide range of actuarial models, including liability projections, asset modeling, economic scenario generators, and capital models.</li><li>Experience presenting findings and influencing senior stakeholders in actuarial, risk, finance, or audit functions.</li><li>Proven ability to assess modeling assumptions, methodologies, and controls for appropriateness and reliability.</li><li>Fellow or Associate of the Society of Actuaries (FSA or ASA).&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Experience with model risk management frameworks such as SR 11-7 equivalent is a plus.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$135,000—$198,000 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Sr. Actuary, Modeling

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Sr. Application Technical Lead is expected to lead a technology team to deliver end-to-end project solutions in a fast-paced environment. The Technical Lead must demonstrate strong technical thought leadership that is deep in Life &amp; Annuity (L&amp;A) Insurance Policy Admin Systems capabilities and Mainframe technologies with basic understanding of SQL and Integration technologies. The Technical Lead will provide IT technical guidance in solution selection as well as lead and facilitate project development and implementation in L&amp;A functionality.</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days. Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</p><h4></h4><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Strong leadership qualities and organizational skills, as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles</li><li>Establish and sustain high trust partnership with business stakeholders and product owners who are dependent on the incumbent’s technical guidance</li><li>Ensure IT resources are effectively utilized in IT Application Service delivery</li><li>Apply skills in application development and support while exhibiting leadership in process re-engineering and implementation of technology</li><li>Collaborate with architects and development community to define and maintain standards, processes, and emerging technical roadmaps</li><li>Collaborate with IT staff maintaining applications in the Inforce domain or with points of integration to applications</li><li>Judge the feasibility and trade-off of different technologies and make choices that fit the constraints of the project/product. Ensure solutions satisfy business requirements and are of the highest quality</li><li>Estimate delivery cost and schedule for Inforce domain related solutions, projects and requests</li><li>Build and maintain detailed working knowledge of key business applications</li><li>Identify application transformation &amp; rationalization opportunities as we transform to a simpler, more modern system platform</li><li>Develop application design, application configuration, test and release management processes</li><li>Communicate effectively, and with an appropriate level of detail, to all levels in the organization.</li><li>Work with limited direction, usually within a complex environment, to drive delivery of solutions and meet service levels.</li><li>Strong conceptual and analytic skills. Ability to design and build complex algorithms.</li></ul><h4></h4><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor's degree, preferred in Computer Science, or relevant work experience.</li><li>10+ years Full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience; Designing, maintaining and enhancing software applications leveraging COBOL, JCL, SQL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, ISPF/PDF, FILE-AID, MVS, Endevor and using IBM Mainframe environment preferred</li><li>3+ years of experience leading product / project development team on Vantage policy administrative platform preferred</li><li>Open-minded with proven ability to work collaboratively in team environment</li><li>Demonstrated ability to lead in a highly matrixed, heavily outsourced organization through a combination of influence, partnership, and authority</li><li>Ability to manage IT Suppliers in a cost- effective manner</li><li>Ability to manage change and cope with complex and ambiguous situations</li><li>Agile solution delivery skills highly desired</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the <a href="https://www.nationallife.com/docs/digital/nl-people-center/Benefits.html" target="_blank">BENEFITS of a Career at National Life</a>!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>. The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors. The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p></p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$112,500—$165,000 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p><a href="https://www.nationallife.com/Social-Media-Policy" target="_blank">Social Media Policy</a></p><p><a href="https://www.nationallife.com/Privacy-Legal-Information" target="_blank">Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</a></p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p><p></p>

Sr. Tech Lead, Life & Annuity Systems

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Product Domain Technical Lead plays a pivotal role within the Product &amp; Inforce organization, driving major Product Launch initiatives and shaping technical solutions across the product ecosystem. This is a hands-on technical leadership role that requires deep expertise in life and annuity products, application architecture, and integration frameworks.</p><p>As a key member of cross-functional SCRUM teams, you will collaborate with Product Managers, Scrum Masters, Developers, and Quality Engineers across global locations. You will ensure the delivery of end-to-end technical solutions for complex business needs within a dynamic environment. This position provides an opportunity to contribute directly to product modernization and innovation initiatives.</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Technical Leadership &amp; Delivery</strong></p><ul><li>Provide hands-on technical leadership for Product Domain initiatives, including design, development, integration, and implementation.</li><li>Translate business and product requirements into detailed technical designs and specifications aligned with enterprise architecture standards.</li><li>Evaluate technology options and trade-offs to ensure feasibility, scalability, and performance of solutions.</li><li>Drive the adoption of AI-assisted coding, refactoring, and documentation practices to enhance productivity and reduce legacy maintenance overhead.</li><li>Drive end-to-end solution delivery, from architecture through deployment and support.</li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration &amp; Stakeholder Management</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with Product Owners and Business Stakeholders to align technology strategy with product vision and business goals.</li><li>Build strong trust-based relationships across departments to drive alignment and innovation.</li><li>Work closely with Architects and IT teams to define, implement, and maintain standards, processes, and roadmaps for the Product domain.</li><li>Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient resource utilization and timely delivery of initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Process Improvement &amp; Innovation</strong></p><ul><li>Identify opportunities for application modernization, rationalization, and transformation toward a simplified, modern system platform.</li><li>Lead process re-engineering and technology implementation initiatives to optimize operational efficiency.</li><li>Identify opportunities to apply Generative AI for knowledge extraction, documentation creation, and code migration from legacy systems.</li><li>Support strategic financial developments for new product launches, ensuring technology enablement aligns with financial and regulatory objectives.</li></ul><p><strong>Governance &amp; Quality</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure that technical solutions meet business requirements and comply with architecture, security, and quality standards.</li><li>Manage estimation, cost, and scheduling for all domain-related solutions and projects.</li><li>Oversee the release management and testing processes to ensure high-quality delivery.</li><li>Establish best practices for AI governance, model validation, and responsible AI usage within Mainframe Product development.</li><li>Communicate effectively across organizational levels, providing clear updates and guidance on project progress and risks.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).</li><li>15+ years of experience in Full System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).</li><li>Expertise in IBM Mainframe technologies: COBOL, JCL, SQL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, ISPF/PDF, FILE-AID, MVS, Endevor.</li><li>Proven experience in Life and Annuity Product systems, particularly on Vantage Policy Administration Platform:</li><ul><li>15+ years of Product domain experience preferred.</li><li>7+ years leading teams on Vantage systems preferred.</li></ul><li>Strong conceptual and analytical skills with the ability to design and build complex algorithms.</li><li>Demonstrated success leading in matrixed, outsourced environments, leveraging influence and collaboration.</li><li>Experience in managing third-party IT suppliers cost-effectively.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative delivery processes highly desired.</li><li>Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills with a proactive, adaptive mindset.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Competencies</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic Thinking and Technical Vision</li><li>Leadership in Cross-Functional Teams</li><li>Architecture and Integration Design</li><li>Agile and DevOps Practices</li><li>Change and Risk Management</li><li>Continuous Improvement and Innovation</li></ul><h4>Career Path</h4><p>This role offers a clear progression toward an <strong>Applications Domain Head</strong> position within the Product &amp; Inforce organization, providing opportunities for strategic leadership and enterprise impact.</p><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$103,125—$151,250 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Tech Lead, Product & Inforce App Development

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><p><em>Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.</em></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Training Program Manager plays a key role in building a data-savvy workforce within NLG’s Operations area. This role designs, delivers, and manages learning programs that enable associates at all levels to confidently interpret, analyze, and apply data in their daily work. By equipping staff with essential data literacy skills, the role ensures stronger decision-making, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact. The ideal candidate combines expertise in adult learning, curriculum development, and instructional design with a solid understanding of data analytics and insurance operations.</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><p><strong>Program Design &amp; Strategy:</strong></p><ul><li>Define learning objectives, competency models, and curriculum pathways that build both foundational and advanced skills in data interpretation and application.</li><li>Partner with Operations leadership, data teams, and subject matter experts to align training programs with business priorities and analytics capabilities.</li><li>Assess current state of data knowledge within the function and create learning pathways for different audiences (front line staff, managers, senior leaders).</li></ul><p><strong>Learning Delivery &amp; Enablement</strong></p><ul><li>Deliver engaging training through multiple modalities (classroom, e-learning, workshops, coaching, and microlearning).</li><li>Facilitate workshops and presentations to educate stakeholders on data interpretation and analysis and applying data visualization best practices.</li><li>Teach stakeholders effective data visualization techniques using charts and graphs.</li><li>Translate complex data concepts into accessible learning experiences that are relevant to operational roles.</li><li>Promote awareness of data quality issues and share best practices for data collection and management.</li></ul><p><strong>Advisory &amp; Stakeholder Engagement</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a learning advisor by coaching leaders and teams on how to embed data-driven thinking into decision making.</li><li>Collaborate with data governance, analytics, and operations leadership to align training with enterprise data strategy and systems.</li><li>Collect and apply feedback to continuously evolve the program to meet changing business needs and data landscape.</li></ul><p><strong>Measurement &amp; Impact</strong></p><ul><li>Define success metrics to evaluate learner progress and overall program effectiveness.</li><li>Track and communicate program outcomes, demonstrating how data literacy training contributes to improved performance and business results.</li><li>Recommend and implement program improvements based on evaluation data and business needs.</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>12 years of total combined post-secondary education and relevant work experience, which may include:</li><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in education, Data Science, Business Analytics, or a related field and 8 or more years of related work experience,&nbsp;<strong>OR</strong></li><li>Advanced degree and 5 or more years of related work experience,&nbsp;<strong>OR</strong></li><li>12 or more years of total equivalent work experience.</li></ul><li>Extensive experience (5+ years) in learning &amp; development, instructional design, or organizational effectiveness, with a strong focus on data and/or analytics.</li><li>Strong background in data concepts, analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Excel), and data governance principles.</li><li>Prior experience in life insurance or financial services operations is highly desirable.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced expertise in Excel.</li><li>Knowledge of database structures and blending data from multiple sources.</li><li>Proficiency in Tableau for data analysis and visualization; SQL proficiency is helpful but not required.</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Master’s degree/relevant certifications and / or degree in a related field (e.g., Data Science, Education, Data Analytics, or similar)</li><li>Analytics experience within insurance or financial services industry</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$97,500—$143,000 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Training Program Manager - Business Insights

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Associate Actuary will spearhead the development and upkeep of actuarial models/processes/data platforms essential for calculating, analyzing, and reporting reserves and other financial statement items for life insurance products.&nbsp; This role entails adapting actuarial and data models for new products, regulatory demands, business expansions, and strategic projects, while fostering collaboration across Corporate Actuarial, Finance, Product Development, Risk, and IT departments.&nbsp; This role will report to the Senior Actuary of Corporate Actuarial.&nbsp;</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.&nbsp;</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Actuarial Model Development (40%):<ul><li>Drive the prompt execution of initiatives related to new product launches, regulatory updates, and strategic business advancements</li><li>Direct the architecture, creation, evaluation, and deployment of sophisticated actuarial models</li></ul></li><li>Business Support Services for Corporate Actuarial (10%):<ul><li>Deliver comprehensive support to the Valuation team and the Modeling team, encompassing model development, problem-solving, regulatory compliance, and audit facilitation</li></ul></li><li>Actuarial Valuation Stewardship (10%):<ul><li>Supervise the lifecycle of actuarial valuation models from conception to operational integration</li><li>Refine valuation modeling workflows, emphasizing simplification, uniformity, and automation</li><li>Uphold and execute actuarial change management and governance protocols</li></ul></li><li>Strategic/Regulatory Initiatives (30%):<ul><li>Recognized and sought out to consult or advise on actuarial and broader enterprise initiatives</li><li>Translate strategic objectives into short-term goals for Corporate Actuarial</li></ul></li><li>Talent Development (10%):<ul><li>Assess and identify knowledge gaps, then develop and implement plans to strengthen and elevate team members’ talent</li><li>Lead specialized actuarial training sessions to advance internal modeling expertise&nbsp;</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries with at least 8 years of actuarial experience within the life insurance sector</li><li>At least 5 years of actuarial experience within modeling, valuation, and/or financial reporting</li><li>Mastery of actuarial modeling methodologies and standards</li><li>Proficiency in actuarial modeling software (such as PolySystems, MG-ALFA, GGY-AXIS)</li><li>Exceptional analytical acumen and advanced problem-solving skills</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>MAAA preferred</li><li>Solid financial modeling experience using actuarial software, preferably MG-ALFA.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$116,250—$170,500 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Associate Actuary, Annuity Pricing - Life and Annuity Solutions

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>The Associate Actuary will be responsible for calculating, analyzing, reporting, and explaining reserves and other actuarial financial statement items for the Indexed Universal Life. The individual will monitor policyholder behavior and profitability of the business and will also provide actuarial support to recurring and special projects. The Associate Actuary is expected to have a detailed knowledge of statutory valuation requirements and advanced GAAP accounting issues for life insurance products.&nbsp;</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.&nbsp;</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Perform valuation on Life blocks with the focus on Principle-Based Reserves (PBR) </li><li>Perform experience studies, recommend assumption updates, and quantify impacts for PBR business </li><li>Conduct analysis of business trends and reserve movements </li><li>Update annual PBR report and communicate with external auditors and regulators regarding the PBR model </li><li>Support the production and oversight of reporting for reserves and other actuarial items – Statutory, GAAP, and Tax </li><li>Familiar with GAAP accounting such as FAS97 and FAS133 and clearly communicate analysis to financial reporting stakeholders </li><li>Proactively share analysis and provide insight into our business with Pricing, FP&amp;A, Inforce Management, Modeling Center of Excellence, and Tax areas</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>FSA designation from the Society of Actuaries with a minimum 7 years of actuarial experience within the Life Insurance sector, or Career ASA with a minimum 10 years of experience within the Life Insurance sector </li><li>Bachelor's Degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field </li><li>At least 5 years of actuarial experience within actuarial modeling or actuarial valuation &amp; financial reporting </li><li>Proficiency in actuarial modeling software (such as PolySystems, MG-ALFA, GGY-AXIS) </li><li>Skilled in database tools like SQL, DataBricks, Microsoft Access, etc. </li><li>Comprehensive understanding of actuarial valuation requirements and techniques </li><li>Proven analytical prowess and problem-solving capabilities </li><li>A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and challenging established norms&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of actuarial governance and control frameworks </li><li>Demonstrated collaborative spirit and organizational synergy </li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$116,250—$170,500 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

Associate Actuary, Life Valuation

<p>Come join one of America’s fastest-growing insurance companies. Since 1848, National Life Group has aimed to keep our promises, providing families with stability in good times and in bad. Throughout that history, we have provided peace of mind to those families as they plan their futures.</p><p>Our mission extends beyond the insurance and annuities policies that we offer. We strive to make the world a better place through our grants from our charitable foundation, paid volunteer time for our employees, environmentally sustainable and healthy workplaces, and events that promote the work of nonprofits in our own backyard.</p><p>We foster a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth and encourage our associates to live our values: <strong>Do good. Be good. Make good.</strong></p><h4>Role Summary</h4><p>This role is part of the Life and Annuity Solutions team and reports to the VP and Actuary, Life and Annuity Product Delivery. This individual will lead analysis that supports in force policy holders, large cases, and evaluating actuarial considerations for new sales ideas. This includes problem solving, actuarial modeling, pricing, and incorporating regulatory standards for indexed and fixed/traditional life products. This position will work closely with the broader L&amp;A Solutions product team, Customer Innovation Group, and Distribution/Field Leaders to ensure agent and policyholder questions are answered and product decisions are aligned with the company’s strategic goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>This position currently offers an onsite work schedule, with the expectation that you are in the office four (4) days per week during onsite core days.&nbsp; Our current onsite core days are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.&nbsp; The work schedule type and core days are subject to change with advance notification and manager discretion.&nbsp;</p><h4>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>Partner with others in L&amp;A Solutions, operations, legal, marketing, underwriting, and distribution as needed to support ad-hoc product requests. This includes reviewing large cases; special requests; profitability analysis; evaluating marketing programs; illustration and competitor product deep dives to understand competitor illustrations and features and optimal designs for National Life Group's life and annuity products. </li><li>Understands pricing practices and develops as well as oversees modeling to understand profitability and analyze sensitivities. </li><li>Understands and is able to reverse engineer key features of competitor products. </li><li>Provide support to other business areas. Recommends or advises on actuarial and business matters based on business function and actuarial expertise. </li><li>Able to solve unique and complex problems that have an impact on the business. </li><li>Review and interpret product specifications and actuarial reports, actuarial memos for filings, regulatory documentation, with a focus on life product expertise. </li><li>Review marketing material as appropriate. </li><li>Proactively ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to project assignments. </li><li>Experience study review and pricing assumption analysis and support. Ability to adjust assumptions as necessary for ad-hoc analysis.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Minimum Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Minimum of 6 years of Actuarial experience with in-depth knowledge of life products and benefits, including pricing experience </li><li>FSA designation from The Society of Actuaries required, or an ASA with a significant amount of additional experience </li><li>Working knowledge of Nonforfeiture, 7702/7702A, Illustration, and other relevant standards. </li><li>Solid financial modeling experience and ability to independently create pricing engines using actuarial software. </li><li>Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite especially Excel. </li><li>Excellent communication skills to be able to explain complex actuarial topics to nontechnical audiences. </li><li>Self-motivated and results-focused.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Preferred Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Member of the American Academy of Actuaries preferred. </li><li>Experience with MG-ALFA </li><li>Annuity product knowledge a plus.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Benefits</h4><ul><li>Your benefits start day one and are flexible and customizable to your and your family’s specific needs. Check out the BENEFITS of a Career at National Life!</li></ul><p><strong>Base Pay Range</strong>.&nbsp; The base pay range for this position is the range National Life reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors, including: prior experience and job-related knowledge; education, training and certificates; current business needs; and market factors.&nbsp; The final salary or hourly wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.</p><p><strong>Additional Compensation and Benefits</strong>. The total compensation package for this position may also include a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in National Life’s discretionary annual incentive programs, subject to the rules governing such programs. If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position" and National Life reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.</p><p>National Life is accepting applications for this role on an ongoing basis and the role remains open until filled.</p>Salary Pay Range$116,250—$170,500 USD<p>National Life Group® is a trade name of National Life Insurance Company, Montpelier, VT – founded in 1848, Life Insurance Company of the Southwest, Addison, TX – chartered in 1955, and their affiliates. Each company of National Life Group is solely responsible for its own financial condition and contractual obligations. Life Insurance Company of the Southwest is not an authorized insurer in New York and does not conduct insurance business in New York. Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, is a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser affiliate of National Life Insurance Company. All other entities are independent of the companies of National Life Group.</p><p>Fortune 1000 status is based on the consolidated financial results of all National Life Group companies.</p><p>Social Media Policy</p><p>Site Disclosure and Privacy Policy</p><p>National Life Group</p><p>1 National Life Dr</p><p>Montpelier, VT 05604</p>

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