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Optum · 2 days ago

Senior Actuary

Optum is committed to transforming the health care experience, and they are seeking a Senior Actuarial Consultant to join their UHG Trend Analytics' Forecasting & Insights team. The role involves advancing healthcare analytics, developing data-driven strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve health outcomes, particularly focused on Medicare Advantage.

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Responsibilities

Maintain and enhance forecast models for Medicare Advantage financial projections
Support cross-business analytics (Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid) to ensure consistent modeling
Conduct in-depth data extractions and analyses to provide actionable insights
Identify new opportunities for analytical development in collaboration with stakeholders
Create high-quality written communications, persuasive presentations, and client-ready deliverables
Design analytics and extract data using tools such as R, Python, Excel, SAS, and SQL
Mentor junior team members and lead training sessions to build internal capabilities
Collaborate across departments to deliver holistic solutions to business challenges

Qualification

Actuarial examsHealthcare analyticsData extractionRPythonSQLSASExcel modelingMentoringCollaborationPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree obtained from an accredited university
Currently on the Actuarial exam track, having passed a minimum of 4 or more Actuarial exams
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
Extensive experience in building and maintaining Excel based models
Experience in designing and executing actuarial analyses, including data extraction and analysis using R, Python, SQL, SAS, and/or VBA
Proven ability to create and maintain efficient and scalable models

Preferred

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 working in Medicare Advantage
Working on-site in our office located in Eden Prairie, MN
Ability to relocate to Minnesota

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution

Company

Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.

H1B Sponsorship

Optum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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