Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As part of the Optum Advisory – Trend Analytics Consulting team, you’ll become part of a leading force in healthcare analytics. Our team boasts a proven track record of supporting health plans nationwide, backed by a diverse staff of actuaries, data engineers, and business/technology consultants. Together, we drive innovation and excellence in the healthcare industry.

The consultant in this role will be part of a team supporting a new and exciting client project. They will be able to contribute to the design and building of a trend forecast model and will engage with detailed healthcare claims data to build and maintain studies that support behavioral health financial forecasting. The consultant will address business challenges through analytical modeling and apply their technical skills to complex analyses, drawing key insights that reflect an understanding of the overall consulting engagement. Additionally, the consultant will create visually appealing, client-ready, and accurate deliverables, ultimately contributing to improved health care outcomes and organizational goals.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintaining forecast models for behavioral health financial forecasting
• Developing studies to isolate and forecast trend drivers
• Supporting cross-business analytics (Commercial, Medicare, & Medicaid) in developing consistent and appropriate modeling
• Conducting in-depth data extractions and analyses to provide actionable insights and drive decision-making
• Identifying and exploring new areas for analytical development in partnership with key stakeholders
• Developing high-quality written communications, persuasive presentations, and compelling deliverables tailored to client needs
• Designing analytics and extracting data leveraging technical skills in R, Python, Excel, SAS, and SQL
• Performing an individual billable role for clients, contributing to the daily delivery of a large-scale and highly complex process
• Mentoring junior team members and training sessions to build internal capabilities
• Collaborating across departments to ensure holistic solutions to business problems

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:

• Currently on the Actuarial exam track, having passed a minimum of 4 or more Actuarial exams
• 4+ years of experience in a 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 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
• Working on-site in our office located in Eden Prairie, MN
• Ability to relocate to Minnesota

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $88,000 to $173,200 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes – an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer 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.

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