Senior Actuarial Consultant - Remote

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Incentive and recognition programs

Job summary

Optum Insight is seeking an experienced actuarial professional to support Medicare Advantage, Part D, and risk adjustment initiatives in a remote-friendly role within the Government Programs Actuarial practice. The position emphasizes actuarial modeling, analytics, and cross-functional consulting across ACA, Medicaid, and related healthcare programs.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree, ASA/FSA, and 3+ years of actuarial experience, with strong leadership and client-facing skills to mentor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4+ completed actuarial examinations and active participation on the actuarial exam track.
• 3+ years of actuarial experience.
• Experience building and interpreting actuarial models and financial analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead actuarial analyses supporting Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Risk Adjustment programs.
• Develop rates, forecasts, pricing models and financial analyses for client engagements.
• Design and execute complex data programs, actuarial models and risk score analyses.
• Partner with clients to deliver consulting recommendations and business insights.
• Provide guidance, mentoring and work direction to actuarial analysts on project teams.
• Support cross-functional engagements involving ACA, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and related healthcare programs.

Skills

Actuarial modeling

Healthcare analytics

Medicare knowledge

Client consulting

Leadership

Quantitative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

ASA or FSA designation

Job description

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth.

Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. This role sits within the Government Programs Actuarial practice and supports Medicare and Medicaid payer clients through actuarial consulting, analytics, forecasting, pricing and strategic advisory services.

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

• Lead actuarial analyses supporting Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Risk Adjustment programs
• Develop rates, forecasts, pricing models and financial analyses for client engagements
• Design and execute complex data programs, actuarial models and risk score analyses
• Partner with clients to deliver consulting recommendations and business insights
• Provide guidance, mentoring and work direction to actuarial analysts on project teams
• Support cross-functional engagements involving ACA, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and related healthcare programs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 4+ completed actuarial examinations and active participation on the actuarial exam track
• 3+ years of actuarial experience
• Demonstrated experience building and interpreting actuarial models and financial analyses

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading projects or providing work direction to team members
• Consulting experience supporting external clients
• Experience with Medicare Bid submissions or Medicaid rate review
• ASA or FSA designation

Skills And Competencies

• Actuarial modeling
• Healthcare analytics
• Medicare Advantage and Part D knowledge
• Client consulting and presentation skills
• Leadership and collaboration
• Advanced quantitative problem solving

Work Location / Schedule

Remote within the United States. Employees must comply with the UnitedHealth Group Telecommuter Policy. Minneapolis and Washington, D.C. based hires may be required to work in office four days per week

• All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy

Compensation

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 $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline

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.