Associate Director, Actuarial - Remote
About The Position
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. The Associate Director, Actuarial is a key role within our OptumHealth National Actuarial and Healthcare Economics (HCE) team, responsible for overseeing, executing and communicating key actuarial functions for our Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) lines of business. This role involves managing resources and deliverables while providing customers in a risk-taking provider organization with business recommendations and contributing to the company’s financial success. The successful candidate will have a solid background in actuarial science, a technical skillset to take on complex Value-Based Care (VBC) modeling and the curiosity and desire to become a thought leader in their areas. 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, or related field
- 5+ years of actuarial experience with foundational literacy in healthcare analytics and modeling
- 3+ years of experience analyzing and manipulating large healthcare claim datasets
- Proficiency in Excel and SQL
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, along with critical thinking skills to anticipate questions from key stakeholders and consider all aspects of a deliverable before completion
Nice To Haves
- ASA/FSA, or progress toward ASA or FSA (Associate/Fellowship of the Society of Actuaries) designation
- Experienced with any of the following: Government Programs, Medicare Advantage (MA) products, CMS ACO/Alternative Payment Models, and/or VBC modeling
- Experience presenting business insights and summaries to inform decisions to stakeholders
- Ability to self-motivate, quickly learn new business concepts and take initiatives
Responsibilities
- Oversee, build and maintain actuarial models used for forecasting and tracking performance risks associated with Medicare ACO lines of business (ACO REACH, MSSP/Medicare Shared Saving Programs)
- Analyze revenue/claim data from multiple sources and translate complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences including senior leaders
- Serve as a key resource for risk-taking provider organizations and physician groups
- Communicate results and provide recommendations to stakeholders on business performance and strategic actions
- Contribute thought leadership and assist customers with evaluating and implementing new and existing Value-Based Care (VBC) programs
- Mentor, direct and review work of a team of 1-2 analysts
Benefits
- a comprehensive benefits package
- incentive and recognition programs
- equity stock purchase
- 401k contribution
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
