Actuarial Consultant: Rebates, Forecasting & Analytics

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Remote; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Actuarial Consultant to lead the rebate program's financial analysis, develop actuarial models, and translate clinical initiatives into analytical value. You will collaborate with finance, operations, and providers to forecast affordability and identify opportunities for improvement.

This role offers remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with in-office requirements in certain locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate actuarial, finance, FP&A, financial analysis, accounting, or a related analytical role.
• Experience building actuarial models in SQL (Structured Query Language), SAS (Statistical Analysis System) and/or VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-look up, formulas, and graphs in Excel)
• Experience conducting complex financial analysis involving claims, performance metrics, forecasts, trends, and variances
• Demonstrated analytical skills with solid attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance partners

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial analysis and performance measurement of the rebate program, including monitoring actual results, forecast performance, and variances to plan and budget
• Develop and maintain actuarial models used to forecast, track, and evaluate affordability performance, risks, and opportunities
• Translate complex clinical and pharmacy initiatives into analytical frameworks that quantify incremental value and business impact
• Extract, analyze, and interpret claims and financial data from multiple sources to support strategic decision-making
• Assess performance drivers to distinguish the impact of underlying trends from operational initiatives and affordability actions
• Solid ability to partner with clinicians, pharmacists and operators on translating clinical concepts and interventions into a solid, financial model that can be measured appropriately
• Ability to critically evaluate proposed initiatives, challenge unsupported assumptions, and provide independent assessment of modeling approaches to ensure confidence in projected financial results
• Prepare clear financial reporting, insights, and recommendations that support forecasting, leadership decision-making, and affordability strategy
• Take ownership of complex modeling and financial performance issues from discovery and analysis through recommendation, implementation, and follow-up
• Communicate analytical findings and actionable insights effectively to business, finance, and operational stakeholders

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science / Finance / Accounting / Economics / Business Administration

Tools

SQL

SAS

VBA

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an Actuarial Consultant to lead the rebate program's financial analysis, develop actuarial models, and translate clinical initiatives into analytical value. You will collaborate with finance, operations, and providers to forecast affordability and identify opportunities for improvement.

This role offers remote work from anywhere in the U.S. with in-office requirements in certain locations.