Director, Actuarial Services - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

As the Director of Actuarial Services on the UHG Trend Analytics team supporting Optum Health, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering strategic analytics that shape how we understand, manage, and predict health care expenses across Optum Home & Community at-risk populations (DSNP, ISNP, CSNP). This high‑visibility leadership role will require strong actuarial judgment, and the ability to translate complex analyses into clear, actionable insights for executive audiences. 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, or related field
Credentialed Actuary (FSA or ASA)
8+ years of healthcare actuarial experience with increasing leadership responsibility
3+ years of experience as a people and/or project manager
Significant experience in medical expense forecasting, trend development, and risk management within payer, provider, or value‑based care environments
Experience collaborating with cross functional partners and presenting analytical findings
Solid executive communication skills with ability to clearly explain assumptions, risk, and uncertainty
Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, and experience designing and running complex data programs, (e.g., extract and analyze data via R, SAS, SQL, Python, Tableau, PowerBI, VBA, predictive modeling, .net )

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a consulting practice
Leadership experience within Optum, UHC, large payers, or provider organizations
Demonstrated success influencing senior leadership through data‑driven insights
Located where you can regularly commute to the Optum campus in Eden Prairie, MN
Willing to relocate to where you can regularly commute to the Optum campus in Eden Prairie, MN

Responsibilities

Lead a high-performing team responsible for producing enterprise‑critical actuarial analytics focused on forecasting and explaining at‑risk medical expense work with detailed claims, clinical, and financial data to deliver accurate, timely, and decision ready medical expense forecasts.
Oversee the development of forward‑looking medical cost forecasts, trend analytics, and executive reporting used by senior leaders to manage financial performance, understand risk, and guide strategic actions
Lead enterprise medical expense forecasting for Optum Health’s Care at Home and Senior Community Care populations
Own actuarial methodologies and assumptions supporting at‑risk medical cost projections, trend development, and risk assessment
Oversee executive‑level medical expense reporting and forecast commentary, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and consistency across segments and markets
Develop and evolve forecasting frameworks from inception through automation, including data sourcing, model design, validation, and governance
Partner closely with Finance, Clinical, Operations, and Market leaders to align actuarial views with business realities and operational insights
Serve as a trusted actuarial advisor to senior leadership—explaining forecast changes, emerging risks, and key medical cost drivers
Lead scenario analysis and risk assessments to support budgeting, outlook, and strategic planning processes
Translate complex actuarial analyses into concise executive messaging—clearly articulating implications, risks, and recommended actions
Establish and maintain strong quality assurance, controls, and documentation across all forecasting and reporting outputs
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration within the actuarial team
Mentor and develop actuarial talent; build high‑performing teams capable of operating in fast‑paced, ambiguous environments