Actuarial Senior Consultant - Remote - Remote Eligible

Senior Actuarial Consultant

At UnitedHealth Group, we're committed to transforming the health care experience-making it simpler, more affordable, and more equitable for everyone. The work you do here will touch millions of lives and help build a healthier future. Join us in shaping the health care system of tomorrow, where care is connected and communities thrive.

As a Senior Actuarial Consultant within UHG Trend Analytics' Forecasting & Insights team, you will be instrumental in advancing healthcare analytics and developing data-driven strategies that improve health outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and deliver actionable insights for our business partners.

Join a dynamic team working on a high-impact initiative focused on Medicare Advantage. In this role, you will help design and build trend forecast models, analyze detailed healthcare claims data, and develop studies that support financial forecasting and strategic planning. You'll apply advanced analytical skills to solve complex business challenges, create partner-ready deliverables, and contribute to improved healthcare outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries.

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.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance forecast models for Medicare Advantage financial projections
• Support cross-business analytics 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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 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 Qualifications:

• 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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $89,900 to $160,600 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.