Actuarial Consultant - UHG Trend Analytics Team - Remote

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely
* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

The Actuarial Consultant in this role will work with detailed healthcare claims data to build and maintain actuarial models to support medical expense reporting and forecasting.

• Develop and run quarterly medical expense reporting and/or forecasting processes using standardized actuarial trend methods
• Support ongoing enhancements to reporting and forecast accuracy, transparency, and consistency across the enterprise
• Analyze large healthcare datasets to identify cost trends, variances, and emerging patterns
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams – including finance, operations, and other analytics groups – to ensure alignment in medical expense drivers and against forecast expectations
• Prepare and communicate clear and concise reports and presentations for business stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
• Support ad‑hoc analytic requests related to medical cost trend analysis
• Apply creative problem‑solving and critical thinking to complex challenges with accountability and precision

You’ll be part of a driven and focused team that is accountable for constantly improving business results. You will serve as a trusted subject matter expert, called on to incorporate traditional expertise into novel, cutting‑edge actuarial/analytic solutions.

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• On the Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) credential track having passed 3 or more Actuarial exams
• 4+ years of actuarial experience
• 4+ years of experience analyzing large claim data sets
• Familiarity with standard actuarial trend methods
• Proficiency in Excel (including extensive experience with VBA)
• Proficiency in SAS and SQL

• 4+ years of experience in healthcare or managed care environments
• 2+ years of experience in Healthcare Consulting
• Experience with medical expense forecasting or financial reporting in a payer/provider environment
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings effectively
• Lives in Eden Prairie, MN

* All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to United Health Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

The salary for this role will range from $91,700 to $163,700 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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