Associate Director of Actuarial Services – Remote

Requisition Number: 2264614
Job Category: Actuarial
Primary Location: Minnetonka, MN, US
(Remote considered)

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At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and equitable. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

 

As the Associate Director of Actuarial Services within UHC Medicare & Retirement segment, you will work with an 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 interact with senior leadership inside and outside the organization with a focus on Medicare Part D, driving financial performance to achieve business objectives. 

 

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

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provide design and oversight of complex actuarial models specifically related to analyzing and implementing changes that impact pricing and risk assumptions of Part D
  • Lead actuarial efforts that affect new and existing business
  • Provide direction for the development of competitive analysis
  • Determine the impact of various actions on premiums and various product proposals  
  • Mentor and develop your elite team of actuaries 
  • Oversee the development of actuarial pricing models 
  • Develop pricing methodologies and assumptions 
  • Analyze forecasts and trends
  • Assist with designing and analyzing new products 
  • Identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems  

 

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 
  • 4+ actuarial exams passed
  • 5+ years of actuarial/health care economics or similar experience
  • 2+ years of experience mentoring Actuarial students / junior staff members
  • Extensive knowledge of design and pricing concepts and methodologies in health care
  • Basic or higher level of proficiency in SAS (Statistical Analysis System), SQL (Structure Query Language) or other programming system 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) or FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries) designation 
  • Experience in Medicare Advantage, PBM, and/or Part D pricing or forecasting

 

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

 

The salary range for this role is $$106,800 to $194,200 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

 

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.

 

 

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

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

Additional Job Detail Information

Requisition Number 2264614

Business Segment UnitedHealthcare

Employee Status Regular

Job Level Director

Travel No

Country: US

Overtime Status Exempt

Schedule Full-time

Shift Day Job

Telecommuter Position Yes

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