Assessment Writer (Actuarial Expertise)
Correlation One
Correlation One develops workforce skills for the AI economy
Enterprises and governments work with us to develop talent and close critical data, digital, and technology skills gaps. Our global programs, including training programs and data competitions, also empower underrepresented communities and accelerate careers.
Our mission is to create equal access to the data-driven jobs of the future. We partner with top employers and government organizations to make that a reality, including Amazon, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, the U.S. State Department, and the U.S. Department of Defense.
Our skills training programs are 100% free for learners and are delivered virtually by industry experts to minimize traditional barriers to career advancement. We take pride in fostering supportive, human-led, group learning environments that build technical proficiency and confidence in participants.
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Your impact
As an Assessment Writer with actuarial expertise, you will develop a high-quality entrance assessment used to identify top undergraduate talent for advanced, data-driven learning experiences. Your work will directly shape the pipeline of participants invited into competitive, real-world analytical challenges. These assessments will measure conceptual understanding, analytical reasoning, and early actuarial intuition across several foundational domains.
You will craft accessible, fair, and undergraduate-appropriate questions that distinguish students with strong quantitative aptitude and readiness for actuarial and data problem-solving.
A day in the life
In this role, you will:
- Create assessment questions (primarily multiple-choice and short-answer) across these categories:
- Probability & Counting
- Financial Mathematics
- Data Literacy & Analytical Reasoning
- Insurance & Actuarial Judgment
- Introductory Actuarial Modeling & Risk Analysis
- Ensure all your questions are:
- Accurate: Factually correct and logically sound
- Clear: Easy to understand and free of ambiguity
- Open to Multiple Solutions: Allow different valid approaches
- Appropriately Challenging: Match the intended difficulty level
- Job-Relevant: Directly tied to required skills and knowledge
- Grammatically Correct: Free of errors or awkward phrasing
- Balanced in Answer Choices: Provide plausible, distinct distractors
- Conceptually Focused: Effectively test key concepts
- Clear in Assumptions: Explicitly state necessary assumptions
- Defined: Key terms and concepts are clearly explained
- Inclusive: Fair and free of bias
- Provide detailed, step-by-step solutions for each question, ensuring candidates can follow the reasoning and understand the problem-solving process.
- Iteratively refine assessments based on constructive feedback, ensuring a continuous improvement cycle and maintaining a high standard of quality and relevance.
- Uphold exceptional communication throughout the duration of the project, providing regular updates on your work.
Your expertise
- Demonstrated actuarial or quantitative depth sufficient to create questions in:
- Probability and combinatorics
- Mathematical statistics and distributions
- Financial mathematics and interest theory
- Data interpretation and analytical reasoning
- Introductory insurance concepts and actuarial judgment
- Previous experience writing assessments, exam questions, or instructional content preferred.
- Strong ability to convert technical concepts into accessible, undergraduate-friendly assessment items.
- Clear, concise writing style with strong attention to accuracy.
- Familiarity with early actuarial exam syllabi (P, FM, and light FAM concepts) is highly desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Passion for applying data-driven approaches to real-world problems
- Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
Where you are
- This role is remote and can be located anywhere that is compatible with EST time zone. We are headquartered in New York City and have office space in Midtown Manhattan.
Compensation
- Compensation varies depending on the type and complexity of the question.
- An estimated flat rate per question is $50-100.
- Payments are processed upon client approval.
| Rate | Type of Complexity and Level of Difficulty |
| $50 | Refresh (Update an existing question); Difficulty Level: Easy |
| $60 | Refresh (Update an existing question); Difficulty Level: Hard |
| $70 | New Question; Difficulty Level: Easy |
| $80 | New Question; Difficulty Level: Medium |
| $90 | New Question; Difficulty Level: Hard |
Note: Our assessments range from 20-50 questions. You may or may not be responsible for writing all questions.
Correlation One’s Commitment
Correlation One is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Correlation One provides a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions at Correlation One are based solely on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage applicants to bring their unique skills, experiences, and outlook to our work environment.
Correlation One is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Correlation One strives to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact candidates@correlation-one.com.
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