Optum · 2 hours ago
Actuarial Analyst, Trend Analytics -Eden Prairie
Eden Prairie, MN
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $107K/yrOptum is focused on improving health data flow and creating a more connected healthcare system. As an Actuarial Analyst within UHG Trend Analytics, you will develop data-driven strategies and collaborate with teams to deliver insights that improve health outcomes.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Build and maintain analytical and actuarial models to support financial forecasting and analysis
Extract, aggregate, and interpret complex healthcare claims data for trend identification and problem-solving
Perform quantitative analysis on utilization and cost data to uncover key drivers
Diagnose root causes of issues and propose practical, data-driven solutions
Create visually compelling, accurate, and client-ready deliverables that tell a clear story
Participate in client communications, manage questions, and contribute to relationship building
Prepare reports, schedule project tasks, and coordinate deliverables in a fast-paced environment
Apply creative problem-solving and critical thinking to complex challenges with accountability and precision
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree obtained from an accredited university
Passed 1 or more Actuarial Exams
Experience in an actuarial role (full-time or internship)
Experience working with formulas, calculations, charts, graphs in MS Excel
Experience working in SAS and/or SQL
Demonstrated ability to complete new analyses by determining necessary steps without detailed instruction
Located in (or willing to relocate to) Minnesota and able to work out of the Optum Eden Prairie, MN office
Preferred
Experience working in a consultancy or healthcare field related to actuarial science
Exposure to health care concepts (i.e. understanding of costs, expected claims, diagnosis codes, procedure codes)
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and use computer software tools effectively
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal forms of communication
Proven analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
Proven flexibility to manage changing priorities/requirements/deadlines
Benefits
A 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.
Founded in 2011
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
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Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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