Actuarial Senior Consultant - Eden Prairie, MN
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Eden Prairie
Posted on: May 10, 2022
Job Description:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about
another gadget; it is about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is
no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use
your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to
be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)At Optum,
as a Senior Actuarial Consultant for the Pharmacy Advisory Services
consulting practice, your performance, your knowledge, and
innovative thinking will help us deliver pharmacy consulting
services grounded in Optum's unique actuarially focused approach.
You will join an inter-disciplinary team committed to changing
health care through outstanding service, analytics, and insights.
You'll use innovative tools including one of the largest databases
of health care information in the world.Primary Responsibilities:
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- Develop financial forecasts and supporting ad-hoc
analytics
- Design and run complex data programs -
- Perform quantitative analysis of financial and utilization data
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- Develop, prepare, and conduct studies on pricing, utilization,
and health care costs
- Contribute to health services and health policy focused
research -
- Build client reports and assist with project
scheduling/coordination
- Develop strategic working relationships with clients
- Communicate with clients regarding the results of actuarial
analytics
- Maintain a high degree of accuracy along with attention to
detail
- Utilize oral and written communication skills, solid
interpersonal skills and the ability to meet deadlinesYou'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 -
- Candidates must be on the Actuarial exam track, having passed
three or more Actuarial exams
- 3+ years of experience performing qualitative and/or
quantitative analysis, overseeing day-to-day management of project
tasks and preparing presentations and reports for clients -
- 6+ months of experience in SAS
- Experience with pharmacy claims data
- Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this
role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster
doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth
Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as
well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of
vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to
ensure compliancePreferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Actuarial Science,
Mathematics, Statistics, or Economic methods
- ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries)
- 2+ years of experience working as an Actuarial Consultant
- 2+ years of experience in preparing information for clients,
contributing to reports, and presenting findings to clients
- 2+ years of experience with Excel VBA experience
- 2+ years of experience Pharmacy and Medical claimsTo protect
the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we
serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all
employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to
beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require
full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.Careers with Optum.
Here's the idea. We built an entire organization around one giant
objective; make health care work better for everyone. So when it
comes to how we use the world's large accumulation of
health-related information, or guide health and lifestyle choices
or manage pharmacy benefits for millions, our first goal is to leap
beyond the status quo and uncover new ways to serve. Optum, part of
the UnitedHealth Group family of businesses, brings together some
of the greatest minds and most advanced ideas on where health care
has to go in order to reach its fullest potential. For you, that
means working on high performance teams against sophisticated
challenges that matter. Optum, incredible ideas in one incredible
company and a singular opportunity to do your life's best
work.(sm)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.
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