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O*NET-SOC 15-2011.00

Actuaries

Analyze statistical data, such as mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates and construct probability tables to forecast risk and liability for payment of future benefits. May ascertain insurance rates required and cash reserves necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.

From O*NET 30.3

Tasks

From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them

Free · O*NET 30.3
  1. Ascertain premium rates required and cash reserves and liabilities necessary to ensure payment of future benefits.Core3500
  2. Collaborate with programmers, underwriters, accounts, claims experts, and senior management to help companies develop plans for new lines of business or improvements to existing business.Core3503
  3. Analyze statistical information to estimate mortality, accident, sickness, disability, and retirement rates.Core3501
  4. Design, review, and help administer insurance, annuity and pension plans, determining financial soundness and calculating premiums.Core3502
  5. Determine, or help determine, company policy, and explain complex technical matters to company executives, government officials, shareholders, policyholders, or the public.Core3504
  6. Construct probability tables for events such as fires, natural disasters, and unemployment, based on analysis of statistical data and other pertinent information.Core3508
  7. Provide advice to clients on a contract basis, working as a consultant.Core3506
  8. Determine equitable basis for distributing surplus earnings under participating insurance and annuity contracts in mutual companies.Core3512
  9. Negotiate terms and conditions of reinsurance with other companies.Core20951
  10. Provide expertise to help financial institutions manage risks and maximize returns associated with investment products or credit offerings.Core3511
  11. Testify before public agencies on proposed legislation affecting businesses.Core3505
  12. Determine policy contract provisions for each type of insurance.Core3509
  13. Testify in court as expert witness or to provide legal evidence on matters such as the value of potential lifetime earnings of a person disabled or killed in an accident.Supplemental3507
  14. Explain changes in contract provisions to customers.Supplemental3513
  15. Manage credit and help price corporate security offerings.Supplemental3510

Technology Skills

From O*NET 30.3, 42 examples in 15 categories, 20 Hot Technology

Free · O*NET 30.3

Financial analysis software

  • Appraisal software
  • ARMON Technologies XLActuary
  • Cash flow software
  • GGY AXIS
  • Insureware ICRFS-ELRF
  • Lewis & Ellis LEAPPS
  • Milliman Corporate Affinity
  • Milliman ReservePro
  • Oak Mountain Software AnnuityValue
  • PolySystems Asset Delphi
  • Pricing software
  • SS&C PTS
  • Towers Perrin MoSes

Object or component oriented development software

  • C++Hot Technology
  • Oracle JavaHot Technology
  • PythonHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • RHot TechnologyIn Demand

Compliance software

  • Compliance testing software

Data base user interface and query software

  • dBASE Plus
  • Microsoft AccessHot Technology
  • Microsoft SQL ServerHot Technology
  • Oracle DatabaseHot Technology
  • SAP BusinessObjects Desktop Intelligence
  • Structured query language SQLHot TechnologyIn Demand

Electronic mail software

  • IBM Lotus Notes

Analytical or scientific software

  • IBM SPSS StatisticsHot Technology
  • Insightful S-PLUS
  • SASHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Statistical software
  • Wolfram Research Mathematica

Spreadsheet software

  • Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand

Office suite software

  • Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand

Business intelligence and data analysis software

  • Microsoft Power BIHot TechnologyIn Demand
  • Qlik Tech QlikView
  • TableauHot TechnologyIn Demand

Presentation software

  • Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand

Project management software

  • Microsoft ProjectHot Technology

Process mapping and design software

  • Microsoft VisioHot Technology

Development environment software

  • Microsoft Visual BasicHot Technology
  • Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications VBAHot TechnologyIn Demand

Object oriented data base management software

  • Microsoft Visual FoxPro

Word processing software

  • Microsoft WordHot Technology

Detailed Work Activities

From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it

Free · O*NET 30.3

Analyzing Data or Information

  • Analyze data to identify trends or relationships among variables.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Analyze health-related data.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Thinking Creatively

  • Develop organizational goals or objectives.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

  • Collaborate with others to develop or implement marketing strategies.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Communicating with People Outside the Organization

  • Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Provide customer service to clients or users.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

  • Negotiate contracts with clients or service providers.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates

  • Manage financial activities of the organization.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Providing Consultation and Advice to Others

  • Advise customers on technical or procedural issues.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet
  • Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
    WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

    WFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level

    • No tools yet
    • Not mapped yet

Job Zone

From O*NET 30.3

Free · O*NET 30.3

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed

Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source

WFA coverage: AI skills for this job

WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts open

Pilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.

DWAs covered by an AI skill0 of 10
Distinct tools0
Level mix
  • No tools yet

Equivalents

NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents

Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)

No NICE work role maps to this job.