New York, NY

Sr Actuarial Analyst in Eden Prairie MN or Remote

Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that's improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation isn't about another gadget, it's about making health care data available wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There's no room for error. Join us and start doing your life's best work.(sm)





You know how to get ahead. Every day, you push a little farther. You ask a little more of yourself and those around you. So do we. That's how UnitedHealth Group has grown to be a leader in pricing strategies, product quality and every other aspect of health services performance. Work here and you'll be surrounded by an elite team of professionals who are helping to create historic results and an exceptional future while they help you advance your knowledge and skills. You'll work with innovative tools and the largest database of health care information in the world. You'll have every opportunity to advance along our accelerated actuarial development path as we support your continuing post-graduate education and certification. If you're out to do more, join us and help us build a better health care system.



You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.





Primary Responsibilities:




  • Compile medical expense and statistical data for a variety of projects such as producing monthly variance analysis reports, medical expense forecasting, identifying medical trends and performing premium and membership trend analysis

  • Perform expense cost projections and unpaid claim reserve cost estimates

  • Compile various financial reports

  • Compile medical expense and statistical data for a variety of projects such as producing monthly variance analysis reports, medical expense forecasting, identifying medical trends and performing premium and membership trend analysis

  • Managing State Specific Medicaid compliance requirements including improvement on current reporting mechanisms and analytics on programs changes, operations, performance improvement projects and other emerging State requests







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.


Required Qualifications:




  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

  • Currently on the Actuarial exam track, having passed 2 or more Actuarial exams

  • 2+ years of experience working in a corporate environment including experience collecting, analyzing and summarizing qualitative/quantitative data

  • 1+ years of experience building Actuarial models in SQL (Structured Query Language), SAS (Statistical Analysis System) and/or VBA (Visual Basic for Applications)

  • Expertise in MS Excel working with formulas, calculations, charts, graphs





Preferred Qualifications:




  • Experience working in finance or the health care industry

  • A basic level of proficiency with MS Access

  • Experience in coding (SQL, SAS and/or VBA)

  • Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation





To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary information from candidates prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment.





Careers at OptumCare. We're on a mission to change the face of health care. As the largest health and wellness business in the US, we help 58 million people navigate the health care system, finance their health care needs and achieve their health and well-being goals. Fortunately, we have a team of the best and brightest minds on the planet to make it happen. Together we're creating the most innovative ideas and comprehensive strategies to help heal the health care system and create a brighter future for us all. Join us and learn why there is no better place to do your life's best work.(sm)





OptumCare is committed to creating an environment where physicians focus on what they do best: care for their patients. To do so, OptumCare provides administrative and business support services to both owned and affiliated medical practices which are part of OptumCare. Each medical practice part and their physician employees have complete authority with regards to all medical decision-making and patient care. OptumCare’s support services do not interfere with or control the practice of medicine by the medical practices or any of their physicians.





*All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.





Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for Connecticut/Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives







Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.





OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

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