Actuarial Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

4d•$60,200 - $107,400•Remote

About The Position

As an Actuarial Analyst within Optum Health, you will support actuarial efforts in data analysis, Excel modeling, and other actuarial analytics for monthly reserving and medical expense forecasting. You will have the opportunity to assist special projects in coordination with other functional teams across the broader organization. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or related field
Successful completion of 1 or more actuarial exams

Nice To Haves

Completion of actuarial or related internship
Expertise working with large tables of data, formulas, and calculations in MS Excel
Basic proficiency in SAS, SQL, R, or similar programming languages

Responsibilities

Support lead actuary on monthly reserving and quarterly medical expense forecast for Optum’s Home & Community population
Understand and interpret the key drivers of health care trends and reserving results; projecting expected medical expenses
Assist in development reserving and forecasting methodologies and assumptions
Conduct and evaluate studies on utilization and health care costs
Perform mathematical analyses and actuarial modeling to provide management with statistical findings and conclusions
Perform quantitative analysis of actuarial, financial, utilization and costs data
Analyze forecasts and trends to help leaders make decisions