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.

In joining the Optum Advisory Advanced Solutions Consulting team: you'll be part of a team that is a leader in developing novel, ML-powered underwriting tools, with a proven track record of supporting health plans across the country make more informed underwriting decisions. Our consulting team has continued to expand capabilities and our consulting presence by identifying, developing, and executing on new and exciting business opportunities.

As a member of our high-performing team, you'll help support Optum's growth and financial goals while you help shape our future. As an Actuarial Manager, you will be empowered, supported, and encouraged to use your actuarial expertise as you perform financial analysis and build models that improve health plan competitiveness.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Mentor and develop an elite team of consulting Actuaries
• Help develop client relationships and oversee client assignments
• Perform a mix of routine and ad-hoc analytical activities in support of our team's underwriting tools. Examples of recent business problems include:
  
  
  • Improving monitoring of our tools' performances by automating data collection and reporting
  • Analyzing results to answer client queries
  • Developing enhancements to our tools and processes

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 work experience
• Candidates must be on the Actuarial exam track, having passed a minimum of 4 Actuarial exams
• 5+ years of Actuarial or Data Analysis experience
• 2+ years of experience managing and providing work direction to a team
• 2+ years of experience with R

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASA or FSA designation
• 1+ years of experience with SQL
• Consulting experience
• Experience working in the health care industry

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington residents is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. 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.

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.