Senior Actuarial Consultant - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Eden Prairie, MN

2d•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. As part of the Optum Advisory - Trend Analytics Consulting team, you’ll become part of a leading force in healthcare analytics. Our team boasts a proven track record of supporting health plans nationwide, backed by a diverse staff of actuaries, data engineers, and business/technology consultants. Together, we drive innovation and excellence in the healthcare industry. 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. The consultant in this role will engage with detailed healthcare claims data to build and maintain machine learning models that support actuarial forecasting and assumption setting. They will address business challenges through creative application of AI/ML solutions to develop a deeper level of insights that reflect an understanding of the overall consulting engagement. Additionally, the consultant will create visually appealing, client-ready, and accurate deliverables, ultimately contributing to improved health care outcomes and organizational goals. You will be part of a driven and focused team that is accountable for improving business results. As a trusted consultant who’s called on to incorporate traditional expertise into novel, cutting edge actuarial and analytic solutions, 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree obtained from an accredited university
4+ years of experience as an actuary in 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
2+ years using python, R or SAS to perform statistical analysis.
Candidate is on the Actuarial exam track, having passed a minimum of 3 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
Exposure to the design and evaluation of models utilizing various machine learning and statistical algorithms.
Ability to create efficient and scalable models

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Designing and executing detailed data programs and models leveraging technical skills in R, Python, Excel, SAS, and SQL
Conducting in-depth data extractions and analyses to provide actionable insights and drive decision-making
Developing high-quality written communications, persuasive presentations, and compelling deliverables tailored to client needs
Develop, conduct, and evaluate studies to measure savings of health care affordability initiatives
Supporting cross-business analytics (Commercial, Medicare, & Medicaid) in developing consistent and appropriate modeling
Performing an individual billable role for clients, contributing to the daily delivery of a large-scale and highly complex process
Mentoring junior team members and training sessions to build internal capabilities
Collaborating across departments to ensure holistic solutions to business problems