Director of Actuarial Services — Remote, AI-Driven Risk

UnitedHealth Group; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 135,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Actuarial Study Program (sponsored)

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Director, Actuarial Services to lead Medicare ACO forecasting, modeling and negotiations, guiding a growing actuarial team and delivering strategic insights to executives.

Remote work is available nationwide, with in-office days in Minneapolis or DC for certain locations. The role emphasizes risk assessment, collaboration across functions, and advancing value-based care initiatives.

Qualifications

• ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) designation or progress toward.
• 7+ years actuarial experience with healthcare analytics and modeling.
• 3+ years managing actuarial analysts.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as actuarial lead for Medicare ACO programs and forecast/underwrite performance.
• Lead development of actuarial models and forecasts for Medicare value-based arrangements.
• Develop financially sound terms to manage risk in risk-based contracts.
• Translate analyses into actionable insights for operatives and executives.
• Mentor and develop a team of managers and analysts; performance management.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Excel

SQL

Education

ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries)

Tools

Excel

Job description

UnitedHealth Group seeks a Director, Actuarial Services to lead Medicare ACO forecasting, modeling and negotiations, guiding a growing actuarial team and delivering strategic insights to executives.

Remote work is available nationwide, with in-office days in Minneapolis or DC for certain locations. The role emphasizes risk assessment, collaboration across functions, and advancing value-based care initiatives.