Associate Director, Actuarial - UHG Trend Analytics Team - Remote

Requisition Number: 2357785
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.
At UnitedHealth Group, you'll join a culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity-one that leverages cutting-edge technology to improve the lives of millions. Innovation here means making health care data available wherever and whenever it's needed-safely and reliably-to drive better outcomes and smarter health care spending.
The Associate Director, Actuarial Services will be a key member of the UHG Trend Analytics team, focused on developing and executing medical expense analytics and reporting (e.g. Health Cost Trend Analytics - HCTA) for Optum Care. This role is responsible for leading medical expense reporting processes using standardized and best-in-class trend methodologies to ensure consistent, accurate cost reporting across UnitedHealth Group. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in healthcare data analysis and reporting, solid collaboration skills, and at least 5 years' relevant actuarial experience.
The Associate Director in this role will work with detailed health care claims data to build and maintain actuarial models to support medical expense reporting, analytics, and forecasting.
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:

• Lead the development and execution quarterly medical expense reporting processes for Optum Care
• Design and implement analytic methods that promote consistency with enterprise-wide medical cost reporting standards
• Develop, maintain, and enhance medical expense reports-ensuring timely delivery of actionable insights to business stakeholders
• Collaborate closely with finance, operations, and other analytic teams to drive transparency and alignment in medical trend measurement
• Analyze large healthcare datasets to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost management
• Present findings and recommendations clearly to both technical teams and senior leadership.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying areas to automate or optimize existing processes
• Mentor junior analysts; contribute to team development initiatives
• Support ad-hoc analytic requests related to medical expense trends as needed

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
• 5+ years of actuarial experience in healthcare analytics or medical expense reporting roles
• Demonstrated expertise with healthcare claims data analysis
• Experience developing standard analytic methodologies
• Advanced proficiency with data tools such as Excel/SAS/SQL/Power BI.
• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present technical findings effectively

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentialed Actuary (FSA or ASA)
• 2+ years of experience in Healthcare Consulting
• 2+ years of experience with project management
• Proven solid organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities in a matrixed organization
• Reside 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 $112,700 to $193,200 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.