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As an Actuarial Consultant on the Medicare & Retirement Finance actuarial team, you will be empowered, supported, and encouraged to continue your professional development as you solve some of UnitedHealth Group's toughest challenges. You will use innovative tools including the largest database of health care information in the world. You will find an accelerated actuarial development path to support you in your continuing post-graduate education and certification.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Development of new risk adjustment tools / analyses to expand UHC's ability to predict risk scores and revenue using emerging data
• Expand RAF program analytics to enhance valuations and potentially refine the operations of existing programs and/or introduction of new programs
• Utilization of Medicare Advantage risk adjustment data for market level reporting used by market CEOs and staff
• Support prospective risk adjustment program by supplying key data which helps drive the member and provider encounter
• Assist with Ad-hoc projects

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
• 3 or more Actuarial exams passed
• 4+ years of experience in the health care industry; in an actuarial, consulting, finance, or other analytical role
• Experience working with Medicare Risk Adjustment model
• Beginner level of proficiency in SAS (Statistical Analysis System) or SQL (Structure Query Language)
• Advanced or higher level of proficiency in MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) or FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries) designation
• Experience working with large datasets
• Experience with model building using Excel, SAS, SQL or other programming system

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $85,000 to $167,300 per year. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

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

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.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.