Associate Director, Surest Benefit Strategist - Remote

The Benefit Strategies team develops strategic plan design and positioning recommendations, and supports financial forecasting for plan sponsors and their consulting partners. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. For hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. areas, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week. Primary Responsibilities Educate employers, consultants, and internal stakeholders on Surest’s differentiated actuarial plan design and tech‑enabled health‑system navigation to drive behavior change. Develop, analyze, and present actuarial and financial modeling to forecast Surest’s impact on member behavior, medical spend, and overall plan performance. Compare and interpret Surest plan performance relative to traditional benefit designs to inform strategic recommendations. Design and recommend plan enhancements that support continuous improvement and optimized performance of Surest offerings. Generate client‑specific actuarial deliverables, including IBNR estimates and other compliance‑related outputs. Support, troubleshoot, and enhance actuarial tools and models used in day‑to‑day work. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline. 5+ years of experience in health benefit financial analysis, pricing, forecasting, or rate setting, including roles with direct accountability or oversight. Experience serving as a strategic medical benefit lead for one or more employer groups with 5,000+ employees. Proven experience analyzing, modeling, and trending benefit and utilization data. Proven experience developing and implementing new benefit strategies, programs, policies, or procedures. Solid understanding of health care risk management principles and benefit operations. Familiarity with health plan analytics, actuarial modeling techniques, and interpretation of plan experience data. Intermediate or higher level proficiency with MS Excel & PowerPoint. Demonstrated ability to identify inefficiencies and opportunities within benefit programs and drive process improvements. Solid ability to build external client relationships while collaborating effectively with sales and account teams. Preferred Qualifications Actuarial Designation of ASA or FSA. Experience working as Benefits Consultant for large and jumbo employers. Experience working with or for health technology companies. Proven leadership experience managing projects, mentoring team members, and developing training or shared resources. Proven solid presentation and communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to build relationships with HR leaders. Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems efficiently. Pay & Benefits Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The salary for this role will range from $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full‑time employment. In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. Locations Remote within the United States (U.S. remote). For Minnesota (Minneapolis) and Washington, D.C. hires, a minimum of 4 days per week in‑office is required. EEO Statement 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. Accommodation Statement UnitedHealth Group is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation for any part of the application process, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io to be connected to Recruitment Services. Recruitment Services hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday. Drug‑Free Workplace UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnitedHealthcare