Actuarial Consultant - Remote

Actuarial Consultant RoleModelling-focused individual contributor. Closer to a modelling-heavy individual contributor than a reserving cycle role because the work evaluates rebate value and affordability initiatives rather than quarterly valuation.Actuarial Consultant role in Health business intelligence and reporting for Optum's pharmaceutical rebate program, based remotely in the U.S. You'll build forecasting models, analyze claims and financial performance, and translate clinical and pharmacy initiatives into measurable business value. The role suits an Associate-level professional with 3+ years of analytical experience; ASA is preferred.Must have:3+ years of experience in corporate actuarial, finance, FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or a related analytical roleMust be located in the United States (remote work within U.S.)Pass a drug test before beginning employmentStrongly preferred:Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related fieldExperience building actuarial models in SQL, SAS, and/or VBAAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas, and graphs)Experience conducting complex financial analysis involving claims, performance metrics, forecasts, trends, and variancesDemonstrated analytical skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrityDemonstrated ability to communicate financial information clearly to finance and non-finance partnersAssociate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designationExperience supporting pharmaceutical rebate programsExperience with underwriting, financial reporting, government programs, Medicare Advantage products, Medicare bids, and/or VBC modelingSelf-motivated, inquisitive, quick to learn, and proactiveAbility to partner with clinicians, pharmacists, and operators to translate clinical concepts into financial modelsAbility to critically evaluate initiatives, challenge unsupported assumptions, and provide independent assessment of modeling approachesTools: Excel. Domain: Claims and financial data analysis, financial forecasting and variance analysis.