Optum ยท 2 months ago
Actuarial Sr Consultant - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $161K/yr
3+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Actuarial Sr Consultant will perform quantitative analysis of healthcare utilization and cost data, manage project timelines, and support strategic client relationships in a fast-paced environment.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Performing quantitative analysis of healthcare utilization and cost data, preparing client reports, managing project timelines, and coordinating tasks
Developing and analyzing complex datasets for reporting, clearly communicating analytical implications to stakeholders, and collaborating effectively across teams
As a trusted subject matter expert, the consultant will support ad-hoc analytics, foster strategic client relationships, and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced environment
This position is part of a high-performing team focused on continuous improvement and innovation, offering clear direction, recognition, and opportunities to apply traditional expertise to cutting-edge actuarial and analytical solutions
Support in the development of junior analysts
Qualification
Required
On the Actuarial exam track, having passed a minimum of 3 or more Actuarial exams
3+ years hands-on experience in data analysis, data science, data-driven investigations, and/or analytic insight creation for executive consumption
3+ years of experience handling healthcare claims datasets
3+ years of experience and an advanced proficiency in SQL, SAS, R, and/or Python, ability to work seamlessly in multiple programming languages
Demonstrated experience using programming to solve complex technical problems
Advanced proficiency in MS Office products: Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Preferred
Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) or Fellow of the Society of Actuaries designation (FSA)
2+ years of experience with medical claims/utilization trend reporting
1+ years of experience with extracting data from Enterprise Data Warehouses and Enterprise Data Lakes
1+ years of experience working with actuarial team(s) with an understanding of actuarial concepts
Proven analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proven ability to handle changing priorities/requirements/deadlines
Local to the Eden Prairie, MN office location for 4 days a week in office work arrangement
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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