Senior Actuarial Director - Remote Payer Advisory

Optum; Eden Prairie (MN); Remote; USD 159,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum seeks a Senior Actuarial Director to lead actuarial consulting for the GPA practice with a remote-first arrangement across the U.S. The role focuses on Medicare/Medicaid programs, building client relationships, and delivering actuarial services and products.

You will manage senior actuarial teams, drive growth, mentor staff, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to serve payer clients effectively.

Qualifications

• ASA or FSA designation required.
• 13+ years actuarial experience.
• 7+ years managing and directing a team.
• 5+ years in actuarial consulting.
• 5+ years in Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug health care industry.

Responsibilities

• Drives growth and quality delivery of existing client relationships.
• Drives development of new client relationships.
• Provides guidance and leadership to actuarial staff to drive GPA practice growth.
• Coordinates with multiple Optum areas to deliver best services.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with payer clients and oversees actuarial projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Actuarial consulting

Team mentorship

Business development

Education

ASA or FSA designation

Job description

Optum seeks a Senior Actuarial Director to lead actuarial consulting for the GPA practice with a remote-first arrangement across the U.S. The role focuses on Medicare/Medicaid programs, building client relationships, and delivering actuarial services and products.

You will manage senior actuarial teams, drive growth, mentor staff, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to serve payer clients effectively.