Buck-principal Ret Actuary
ACS inc (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

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Job Description: We're here to help. In 1988, ACS founder and Chairman of the Board Darwin Deason recruited a group of extraordinary information technology professionals and instilled a passion and energy we call hustle. We believe the impossible is possible, and that giving up is not an option. We're Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), a premier provider of diversified business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO) solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. Based in Dallas, ACS is a FORTUNE 500 company of 62,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. It would be hard for you to go through a day without encountering the products or services of our many clients in communications, education, energy, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, retail, travel, and transportation. We're here to help. In 1988, ACS founder and Chairman of the Board Darwin Deason recruited a group of extraordinary information technology professionals and instilled a passion and energy we call hustle. We believe the impossible is possible, and that giving up is not an option. We're Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (NYSE: ACS), a premier provider of diversified business process outsourcing (BPO) and information technology outsourcing (ITO) solutions to commercial and government clients worldwide. Based in Dallas, ACS is a FORTUNE 500 company of 62,000 people supporting client operations reaching more than 100 countries. It would be hard for you to go through a day without encountering the products or services of our many clients in communications, education, energy, financial services, government, healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, retail, travel, and transportation. FINANCIAL SKILLS Develop and adhere to schedules and budgets resulting in on-time, profitable projects Manage consulting relationships profitably while achieving a high level of client retention and appropriate levels of growth (through existing and/or new client relationships) Understand and meet the financial reporting requirements of the firm Implement best practices and standardized procedures for valuation clients to ensure maximum realization Ensure that work is done by the most junior staff available who can handle the assignment competently and deliver a product of appropriate quality Contribute to the financial success of the organization CONSULTING SKILLS Participate in developing creative, strategic, proactive and technically correct advice to clients both in special situations and in your day to day responsibilities Display strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to articulate complex concepts Organize client meetings to gather information, establish needs, clarify expectations, develop strategy and obtain feedback Ensure quality services are provided to clients (e.g. compliance with the peer review policy established for the practice) Contribute to advancement of the firm by seeking to learn and share best practices Keep abreast of developments in the field and at your clients so that you maintain your technical, professional expertise and recognize upcoming client issues so that you can be timely and informed in your advice to clients. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Readily identify client needs and opportunities to introduce or cross-sell Buck and ACS products and services Participate in proposal drafting and new business presentations Contribute to Buck?s thought leadership initiatives, promote visibility of Buck and develop contacts through speaking engagements, publications and other participation in industry and professional associations. Demonstrate knowledge of the market and competitors, and what sets Buck apart Demonstrate the ability to grow the business ? at existing and/or new clients Strive to achieve a connection with clients and prospects Network ? keep in touch with people as they leave clients, audit or law firms or elsewhere to help you in business development for the firm. PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Assist in interviewing, recruiting and hiring high quality staff Mentor and train staff, continually focusing on developmental opportunities Network within Buck (including other offices) demonstrating support and respect of Buck peers Conduct meaningful performance appraisals of direct reports. Take appropriate action, when necessary. Lead a highly efficient staff with high chargeable time Professional Credentials Buck strongly supports the attainment of professional credentials by our staff. This is vitally important to the company, our clients and to the candidate's career development. Buck?s practice standards will specify which credentials are required for performing certain client services. To become a Principal, someone functioning as an actuary must be enrolled and should be an Associate or Fellow in the Society of Actuaries. If you work primarily with governmental plans, you must be an Associate in the Society of Actuaries and you are strongly encouraged to become a Fellow and to become enrolled. ACS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not Discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment with ACS may request such accommodations by calling or by sending an e-mail to accommodations@acs-.

Job Experience: CONSULTING SKILLS Participate in developing creative, strategic, proactive and technically correct advice to clients both in special situations and in your day to day responsibilities Display strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to articulate complex concepts Organize client meetings to gather information, establish needs, clarify expectations, develop strategy and obtain feedback Ensure quality services are provided to clients (e.g. compliance with the peer review policy established for the practice) Contribute to advancement of the firm by seeking to learn and share best practices Keep abreast of developments in the field and at your clients so that you maintain your technical, professional expertise and recognize upcoming client issues so that you can be timely and informed in your advice to clients. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Readily identify client needs and opportunities to introduce or cross-sell Buck and ACS products and services Participate in proposal drafting and new business presentations Contribute to Buck?s thought leadership initiatives, promote visibility of Buck and develop contacts through speaking engagements, publications and other participation in industry and professional associations. Demonstrate knowledge of the market and competitors, and what sets Buck apart Demonstrate the ability to grow the business ? at existing and/or new clients Strive to achieve a connection with clients and prospects Network ? keep in touch with people as they leave clients, audit or law firms or elsewhere to help you in business development for the firm. PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS Assist in interviewing, recruiting and hiring high quality staff Mentor and train staff, continually focusing on developmental opportunities Network within Buck (including other offices) demonstrating support and respect of Buck peers Conduct meaningful performance appraisals of direct reports. Take appropriate action, when necessary. Lead a highly efficient staff with high chargeable time Professional Credentials Buck strongly supports the attainment of professional credentials by our staff. This is vitally important to the company, our clients and to the candidate's career development. Minimum Education Required: Bachelor Years of Experience Required: More than 5 years Expected Travel Time: None This company may offer relocation assistance.