The Senior Actuarial Analyst develops and executes medical expense reporting and forecasting processes analyzing healthcare data to identify trends and variances collaborating across departments and preparing reports for stakeholders.

Requisition Number: 2357725
Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care pharmacy benefits data and resources they need to feel their best. Here you will find a culture guided by inclusion talented peers comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
The Senior Actuarial Analyst will be a vital contributor to the UHG Trend Analytics team focused on supporting Optum Health with medical expense reporting analytics and forecasting. This role is responsible for developing and executing quarterly medical expense reporting and forecasting processes that enhance consistency transparency and collaboration across UnitedHealth Group. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of actuarial experience solid analytical skills and a keen interest in driving best-in-class trend methodologies.
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:
The Consultant in this role will work with detailed healthcare claims data to build and maintain actuarial models to support medical expense reporting and forecasting

• Develop and run quarterly medical expense reporting and/or forecasting processes using standardized actuarial trend methods
• Support ongoing enhancements to reporting and forecast accuracy transparency and consistency across the enterprise
• Analyze large healthcare datasets to identify cost trends variances and emerging patterns
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams - including finance operations and other analytics groups - to ensure alignment in medical expense drivers and against forecast expectations
• Prepare and communicate clear and concise reports and presentations for business stakeholders
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives
• Support ad-hoc analytic requests related to medical cost trend analysis

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science Mathematics Statistics or related field
• On the Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) credential track having passed 2 or more Actuarial exams
• 2+ years of actuarial experience
• 2+ years of experience analyzing large claim data sets
• Familiarity with standard actuarial trend methods
• Proficiency in Excel (including extensive experience with VBA)
• Proficiency in SAS and SQL

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in healthcare or managed care environments
• Experience in Healthcare Consulting
• Experience with medical expense forecasting or financial reporting in a payer/provider environment
• Proven solid written and verbal communication skills; ability to present findings effectively
• Lives in Eden Prairie MN

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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 $72800 to $130000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.