Actuarial Consultant – Eden Prairie, MN preferred or 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.  

We all know that there’s a lot more to come in the changes sweeping through the healthcare industry. But if change is going to shape our world, it’s comforting to know that we’re shaping the change. As a Actuarial Consultant, you will be part of UnitedHealth Group’s elite actuarial team committed to changing health care through outstanding service, valuable products, measurable savings and health care plans designed to fit members’ lives, year after year. You’ll find an accelerated actuarial development path to support you in your continuing post-graduate education and certification.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Analyze and interpret the key drivers of health care trends
• Develop pricing methodologies, assumptions, new rates and cost estimates
• Determine the impact on premiums and health product proposals
• Conduct and evaluate studies on pricing, utilization and health care costs
• Perform mathematical analyses and actuarial modeling that provides management with statistical findings and conclusions
   

You should be ready to face a number of demanding, diverse and complex challenges in the actuarial space. You will need a high level of creativity to solve complex actuarial problems while also developing your leadership and project management skills.

Positions in this function analyze and implement changes that impact the foundational pricing and risk assumptions.

• Generally work is self-directed and not prescribed

• Works with less structured, more complex issues

• Serves as a resource to others

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Candidates must be on the Actuarial exam track, having passed a minimum of 4 or more Actuarial exams
• 4+ years of Actuarial experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate of the Society of Actuaries or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries designation
• Experience working in finance or the health care industry
• At least a basic level of proficiency with SAS (Statistical Analysis System) and/or SQL (Structured Query Language)

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth 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 $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: 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.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.