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.

At Optum, the actuarial consulting leader in health care innovation, your performance, your ideas and your innovative thinking will help us improve the lives of millions.

As the Senior Director of Actuarial Consulting, you will manage project teams in the delivery of consulting services involving complex mathematical analyses and actuarial modeling. The role requires an ability to communicate effectively well with all levels of healthcare organization technical and non-technical staff, and an ability to develop solid client relationships through credible industry knowledge.

You'll provide actuarial direction and strategy that strikes a balance between growth and profitability goals. Join us.

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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage a multidisciplinary team to implement innovative solutions to support commercial payers with actuarial and analytic needs
• Serve in an advisory role to internal and external clients on healthcare management, growth & strategy, market competitiveness and/or analytics
• Perform in a lead role to clients in day-to-day delivery of large-scale projects / products, which are defined as high cost, high complexity and / or high risk
• Lead business development process for new clients and/or new solutions into existing clients
• Develop proposals and statements of work for client engagements. Lead the RFI, RFP and sales process
• Create a team-oriented work climate that enables professional development, encourages creative solutions and strategies, and drives best-in-class professional standards
• Provide coaching and mentoring to junior consultants and analysts with the goal of developing and retaining talent within the organization
• Actively participate in contributing thought leadership for Optum to the market, including assistance in building consulting marketing and sales collateral
• Identify and develop consulting offerings, products and services solutions that align with key market needs and or client initiatives

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:

• 13+ years of experience in Healthcare industry serving in the capacity of an actuary
• 5+ years of Project leadership/management experience
• 5+ years of experience managing and providing work direction to a team
• 5+ years with payer, provider, consumer and/or pharmacy data assets
• Some knowledge of SAS or SQL
• Fellow or Associate of the Society of Actuaries designation
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven problem-solving skills (identification of issue, causes, solution, implementation plan)
• Proven excellent communication, both verbal and written, including presenting technical concepts to a non-technical audience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in using various Optum proprietary and public data sources
• Experience in business development for consulting/advisory services
• Entrepreneurial spirit

*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, Washington or Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $147,300 to $282,800 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.