Actuarial Analyst - 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.

As an Actuarial Analyst within Optum Health, you will support actuarial efforts in data analysis, Excel modeling, and other actuarial analytics for monthly reserving and medical expense forecasting. You will have the opportunity to assist special projects in coordination with other functional teams across the broader organization.

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:

• Support lead actuary on monthly reserving and quarterly medical expense forecast for Optum's Home & Community population
• Understand and interpret the key drivers of health care trends and reserving results; projecting expected medical expenses
• Assist in development reserving and forecasting methodologies and assumptions
• Conduct and evaluate studies on utilization and health care costs
• Perform mathematical analyses and actuarial modeling to provide management with statistical findings and conclusions
• Perform quantitative analysis of actuarial, financial, utilization and costs data
• Analyze forecasts and trends to help leaders make decisions

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, economics, or related field
• Successful completion of 1 or more actuarial exams
• Data analysis experience
• Expertise working with large tables of data, formulas, and calculations in MS Excel
• Basic proficiency in SAS, SQL, R, or similar programming languages
• Proficiency with MS Office products

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of actuarial or related internship
• Successful completion of 2 or more actuarial exams
• Based 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 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 $60,200 - $107,400 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.