Sr Actuarial Analyst - Remote

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. 

You will apply your actuarial expertise to conduct and present analytics on several fronts. Key projects include measuring the performance of value-based / shared savings arrangements, internal forecasting / budgeting, and demonstrating the Landmark value proposition for current and prospective patients and business partners.

This position will be part the Landmark actuarial team, a division of Optum Home and Community.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain, enhance, and execute shared savings models: extracting, summarizing and validating data; setting assumptions; and assessing the reasonability of results
• Partner with the Data Science team to demonstrate value from the Landmark Program by supporting revenue / risk score and healthcare utilization trend reporting and financial savings estimates
• Work with other finance teams to monitor performance against forecasts, analyzing and explaining drivers of variances
• Communicate actuarial concepts to other internal teams
• Support the business intelligence team with optimizing data quality for new clients

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 (actuarial science or economics) 
• Completion of at least 2 actuarial exams
• 1 years of actuarial experience within a healthcare and/or managed care organization 
• 1 years of programming experience in SAS and/or SQL
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Medicare and/or value-based contracting
• Proven solid technical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $67,800 to $133,100 per year. 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. 

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

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 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. 

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