Associate Director, Actuarial - 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. At UnitedHealth Group, you’ll join a culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity—one that leverages cutting‑edge technology to improve the lives of millions. Innovation here means making health care data available wherever and whenever it’s needed‑safely and reliably‑to drive better outcomes and smarter health care spending. As the Associate Director of Actuarial Services on the UHG Trend Analytics team supporting Optum Health, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic analytics that shape how we understand, manage, and predict health care expenses across the organization. This role is responsible for leading medical expense forecasting processes using standardized and best‑in‑class trend methodologies to set a medical cost outlook. 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 with detailed health care claims data to build and maintain actuarial models to support medical expense analytics and forecasting. Lead the development and execution of quarterly medical expense forecasting processes for Optum Health. Design and implement analytic methods that promote consistency with enterprise-wide medical cost forecasting standards. Develop, maintain, and enhance medical expense forecasts, 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 assumptions. Analyze large healthcare datasets to identify trends, variances, and risks/opportunities compared to forecast. 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 and 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 a related field. Credentialed Actuary (FSA or ASA). 6+ years of healthcare actuarial experience with increasing leadership responsibility. 2+ years of experience as a people and/or project manager. Experience developing standard analytic methodologies. Demonstrated expertise with healthcare claims data analysis. Advanced proficiency with data tools such as Excel, SAS, SQL, and Power BI. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present technical findings effectively. Preferred Qualifications Experience in healthcare consulting. Solid organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization. Located where you can regularly commute to the Optum campus in Eden Prairie, MN. 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 plan, and 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnitedHealth Group