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Hiring Remotely in Minnetonka, MN
92K-164K Annually
Mid level
In-Office or Remote
Hiring Remotely in Minnetonka, MN
92K-164K Annually
Mid level
Support the C&S Medicaid reserving team through month-end financial evaluations, quantitative analysis, reserve setting, healthcare trend analysis, predictive modeling, and ad hoc project work. Communicate findings across Finance, Accounting, and Actuarial teams while participating in the Actuarial Leadership Development Program.
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Requisition Number: 2387510
At UnitedHealthcare, we're simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together
In this role, you will support the C&S Medicaid reserving team by performing month end financial evaluations and investigating key business problems through quantitative analyses. You will also support additional monthly and annual processes and other ad hoc requests as appropriate.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and interpret quantitative data to identify key drivers of healthcare trends
  • Use various reserving methodologies to set monthly reserves
  • Effectively communicate results across multiple business units (Finance, Accounting, Actuarial, etc.)
  • Manage and prioritize ad hoc project requests
  • Utilize predictive modeling to enhance monthly reserving process
  • Participate in the Actuarial Leadership Development Program (ALDP)

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
  • Progress toward Associate or Fellow of Society of Actuaries designation, having passed four or more exams
  • 4+ years of Actuarial experience
  • Advanced or higher level of proficiency with Excel, including VBA

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience working in finance or reserving within the health care industry
  • Basic level of proficiency with SAS (Statistical Analysis System) and/or SQL (Structured Query Language)
  • Basic level of proficiency with Snowflake and/or Databricks

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer 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 us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $91,700 - $163,700 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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