Remote Actuarial Consultant - Rebates & Forecasting

Optum; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking an Actuarial Consultant to drive financial analysis and forecasting for a rebate program. You will build models, analyze claims data, and translate clinical initiatives into measurable financial value, partnering with finance, accounting, and operations to influence business decisions.

The role offers remote flexibility across the U.S. with in-office collaboration required for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. areas four days per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• 3+ years of corporate actuarial/finance or related analytical experience.
• Experience building actuarial models using SQL, SAS or VBA; advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis and performance measurement of rebates; monitor results and variances.
• Develop actuarial models to forecast affordability risks and opportunities.
• Translate clinical initiatives into analytical frameworks to quantify value.
• Analyze and interpret claims and financial data from multiple sources.
• Prepare financial reporting, insights and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial forecasting

Communication to finance/non-finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

SQL

SAS

VBA

Job description

Optum is seeking an Actuarial Consultant to drive financial analysis and forecasting for a rebate program. You will build models, analyze claims data, and translate clinical initiatives into measurable financial value, partnering with finance, accounting, and operations to influence business decisions.

The role offers remote flexibility across the U.S. with in-office collaboration required for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. areas four days per week.