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 diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Positions in this function perform in a lead delivery role on projects for customers internal to UHG and external to UHG, that leverage large data sets, both traditional and proprietary to Optum, to drive improvements in financial, clinical, and operational performance. Successful candidate will be able to work effectively within large multi-disciplined teams, as well as mentor, manage, and teach younger actuaries. Critical thinking, ability to clearly communicate complex topics, strong willingness to mentor and be mentored, and passion for leveraging predictive analytics are keys to success.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Bring traditional actuarial skills to payer organizations as the health care market continues to evolve, including:
  • Assist in developing innovative analytics and strategies to drive measurable performance
  • Leverage Optum's immense data sets and platforms along with client data to provide insights and actionable strategies through predictive analytics
  • Interpret, compile, and disseminate results of modeling analyses with appropriate conclusions and recommendations to assist in client decision making and strategic direction
  • Lead meetings across various clients, Optum's multi-disciplinary teams
  • Potential areas of focus may include but are not limited to: Healthcare Economics, benchmarking analysis, value-based contract feasibility analysis, and population health analytics
  • Develop professionally within an actuarial team, while collaborating with other clinicians, business analysts, and strategy consultants

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:

• ASA or FSA credential
• 5+ years of healthcare experience
• 3+ years of consulting experience either in consulting firm or internal consulting within a payer
• 2+ years of Commercial actuarial experience
• 2+ years of experience with SAS, R, and/or Python

Preferred Qualification:

• Solid desire to advance the actuarial profession through use of predictive analytics and AI/Machine learning

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 $101,200 to $184,000 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.