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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Actuarial Configuration Specialist - **Company:** Propertyvalue Nationwide Mutual Insurance - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $95,500.0 - $177,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Unit Testing, Computer Programming, Databases, Extract Transform Load (ETL), SoapUI, SQL Databases, Extensible Markup Language (XML), IT Architecture, Information Technology, Vba Programming Language - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/826538ee-9f68-4f96-99ab-b19ca08a7aa4 ## About the Role We're looking for a tech-curious problem solver who enjoys working in complex systems and wants to build expertise in OIPA configuration. This role is ideal for someone early-mid career who is ready to step into deeper technical ownership and has strong upward potential., * 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., Education: Undergraduate degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, computer science or related field requiring modeling, programming or quantitative analysis preferred. Experience: Four or more years of systems / actuarial experience (including configuration) with a focus on calculations and actuarial concepts, and strong business acumen. Financial or insurance experience a plus. Experience in Oracle Insurance Policy Administration (OIPA) configuration is strongly preferred. Experience with actuarial concepts and calculations, XML, SQL SoapUI, Excel, and VBA preferred. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of actuarial business functions, statistical methods and actuarial systems including database and integration. Solid communication, problem solving and priority setting skills. Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence. Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager's leader and Human Resource Business Partner. ## Description As an OIPA Configuration Specialist you'll convert business and product requirements into system behavior using OIPA. You'll build configurations, test features, and partner across Actuarial, IT, and Product to support both product launches and ongoing administration., * 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., * 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. May perform other responsibilities as assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Manager/Director., Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at ., We value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. Nationwide does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. All resumes submitted by employment agencies directly to any Nationwide employee or hiring manager in any form without a signed Nationwide Client Services Agreement on file and search engagement for that position will be deemed unsolicited in nature. 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