Associate Director Actuarial Services, UHG Trend Analytics Team – Remote – Eden Prairie, MN preferred

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.   

 

The Associate Director, Actuarial Services will be a key member of the UHG Trend Analytics team, focused on developing and executing medical expense analytics and reporting (e.g. Health Cost Trend Analytics – HCTA) for Optum Care. This role is responsible for leading medical expense reporting processes using standardized and best-in-class trend methodologies to ensure consistent, accurate cost reporting across UnitedHealth Group. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in healthcare data analysis and reporting, strong collaboration skills, and at least 5 years’ relevant actuarial experience.

 

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 Associate Director in this role will work with detailed health care claims data to build and maintain actuarial models to support medical expense reporting, analytics, and forecasting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution quarterly medical expense reporting processes for Optum Care
• Design and implement analytic methods that promote consistency with enterprise-wide medical cost reporting standards
• Develop, maintain, and enhance medical expense reports-ensuring timely delivery of actionable insights to business stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and other analytic teams to drive transparency and alignment in medical trend measurement
• Analyze large healthcare datasets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost management
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and senior leadership
• Support continuous improvement by identifying areas to automate or optimize existing processes
• Mentor junior analysts; contribute to team development initiatives
• Support ad-hoc analytic requests related to medical expense trends as needed

 

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 in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field
• 5+ years of actuarial experience in healthcare analytics or medical expense reporting roles
• Experience developing standard analytic methodologies
• Advanced or higher level of proficiency with data tools such as Excel/SAS/SQL/Power BI
• Demonstrated expertise with healthcare claims data analysis
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical findings effectively

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentialed Actuary (FSA or ASA)
• Experience in Healthcare Consulting
• Experience with project management
• Proven solid organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization

 

*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 $110,200 to $188,800 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.