Actuarial Consultant

2 days ago


Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States Optum Full time
Unlock Your Potential in Healthcare Analytics

Optum is a global leader in delivering care and technology to improve health outcomes. As a key member of our Advisory - Trend Analytics Consulting team, you'll play a vital role in driving innovation and excellence in the healthcare industry.

We're seeking a highly skilled Actuarial Sr. Consultant to join our team. In this role, you'll engage with detailed healthcare claims data to build and maintain models that support financial analyses. You'll address business challenges through analytical modeling and apply your technical skills to complex analyses, drawing key insights that reflect an understanding of the overall consulting engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute detailed data programs and models leveraging technical skills in R, Python, Excel, SAS, and SQL
  • Conduct in-depth data extractions and analyses to provide actionable insights and drive decision-making
  • Develop high-quality written communications, persuasive presentations, and compelling deliverables tailored to client needs
  • Identify and explore new areas for analytical development in partnership with key stakeholders
  • Support cross-business analytics (Commercial, Medicare, & Medicaid) in developing consistent and appropriate modeling
  • Perform an individual billable role for clients, contributing to the daily delivery of a large-scale and highly complex process
  • Mentor junior team members and training sessions to build internal capabilities
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure holistic solutions to business problems

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

Required Qualifications:

  • 4+ years of experience in a Healthcare, Finance, or related industry analytics role
  • 4+ years of experience acquiring, manipulating, and working with large heterogeneous datasets (claim and non-claim based) and using them to solve business problems
  • On the Actuarial exam track, having passed a minimum of 4 or more Actuarial exams
  • Extensive experience in designing and executing complex data programs, including data extraction and analysis using R, Python, SQL, SAS, and/or VBA
  • Ability to create efficient and scalable models

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Credentialled Actuary (ASA or FSA)
  • 4+ years of experience working for a healthcare consulting practice
  • 2+ years of experience collaborating with cross-functional partners and presenting analytical findings
  • 2+ years of experience with Git version control system and knowledge of DevOps and agile development practices
  • Willing to relocate to Minnesota

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

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.

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.

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