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've been building to this for a long time. Now, here's an opportunity that will bring all your study, all your training, your certifications and your energy to a new level as you develop solutions to transform the health care industry as a key player with Optum and UnitedHealth Group. As an Actuarial Product Consulting Lead, you'll provide strategic direction to project teams in the delivery of actuarial consulting services to both internal and external commercial customers. You'll also be responsible for developing sales of actuarial and other Optum healthcare offerings relevant to payer clients, through new business as well as through renewals and upselling to existing clients.

This role requires senior level relationships with payer clients, both technical and professional leadership of actuarial managers and staff in the delivery of best in class actuarial and other strategic consulting services to clients; and an ability to meet sales targets in a widely diversified healthcare services organization that is experiencing and expects continued large annual growth. The role requires an ability to communicate effectively well with all levels of healthcare organization, both technical and non-technical staff, and an ability to develop solid client relationships through credible industry knowledge, and relevant expert strategic advice.

In this role, you will be challenged with selling our actuarial and analytical tools and services while also focusing on flawless execution and delivery of our services. Your ability to analyze information and translate it into action that will continue to move the organization forward will be critical to your success.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification, pursuit, and closure of major client engagements for various actuarial/underwriting product solutions
• Actively participate in thought leadership for Optum to the market, and help drive the development of marketing and sales collateral
• Liaise with our internal stakeholders (growth and sales teams, senior leadership, legal) as required, throughout the sales cycles
• Identify and support the development of consulting offerings, products and service solutions that align with key market needs and or client initiatives
• Create a team-oriented work climate that enables professional development, encourages creative solutions and strategies, and drives best-in-class professional standards
• Provide strategic input to the development of product roadmaps based on market research and new trends
• Maintain a high degree of accuracy along with attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills, solid interpersonal skills, and the ability to always meet deadlines
• Understand and keep abreast of the competitive and regulatory landscape

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:

• ASA or FSA designation
• 5+ years of actuarial experience
• 2+ years of work experience in an actuarial consulting organization
• 4+ years of experience interacting with senior management teams
• Desire and / or willingness to actively develop and pursue sales opportunities both individually and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven problem-solving skills (identification of issue, causes, solution, implementation plan)
• Significant experience working with multiple core actuarial functions for Commercial health plans including: product development, pricing, reserving, trend analysis, network analysis, underwriting, and rate filing
• Ability to think strategically, proven experience laying out strategy, developing products and / or services from ground up that are sold in Commercial payer markets
• Ability to speak credibly to current industry issues, regulatory and competitive challenges, and practices regarding Commercial markets
• Ability to identify and implement creative and innovative solutions to new and unique client business problems
• Ability to influence, motivate and correct others in a positive, constructive and respectful way

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

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Rhode Island, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 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.