Associate Actuarial Director / Data Scientist - Remote (Cypress, CA preferred)

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 optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Help shape smarter healthcare decisions at scale as an Associate Actuarial Director / Data Scientist - owning high-impact hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center claim re-pricing studies from concept to code. You'll partner closely with Healthcare Economics and other internal customers, bring sharp analytical and decision-making judgment to complex unit cost trend questions, and serve as a lead SAS/Python developer who helps keep the team ahead of UHC technology shifts like cloud and data migration. Just as important, you'll drive clear, confident communication with stakeholders - translating technical findings into action.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work independently and collaboratively with Healthcare Economics and other internal customers to deliver hospital and Ambulatory Surgical Center claim re-pricing studies
• Ability to work at both a conceptual and detailed level with solid analytical, programming, problem solving, and decision-making skills related to hospital claims and unit cost trends
• Candidate will be one of the lead SAS/Python developers on the team and will serve as a key subject expert to keep up with UHC technology updates such as Cloud and data migration
• Drive communications with all key stakeholders

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, statistics, computer science, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative discipline
• 6+ years of SAS or similar programming experience demonstrating an advanced/expert level of proficiency
• 6+ years of hands-on computational problem-solving experience in a healthcare environment including, at a minimum, extracting data from large relational databases, understanding medical codes, and working with structured, unstructured, claims, enrollment, and provider data

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in actuarial science, statistics, computer science, mathematics, physics, or similar quantitative discipline
• Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation
• Knowledge of Medicare provider reimbursement such as DRG/APC/Fee Schedules
• Extensive knowledge of medical claims data, especially hospital claims data

*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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.