Actuarial Consultant - Optum

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 Services Trend Analytics Consulting team: you will be part of a team that is leader in health care cost analytics, with a proven track record of supporting health plans across the country though a diverse staff of Actuaries, Data/Research Analysts, and Business/Technology Consultants.  Our consulting team has continued to expand capabilities and 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 Analytics Services Consultant, you will be empowered, supported, and encouraged to use your analytical expertise as you perform financial analysis and build models that improve health plan competitiveness. 

On our team you will have the opportunity to:

• Solve problems through issue identification, research and data gathering; Accurate and insightful analysis; Relevant and actionable recommendations


• Develop Written communications, persuasive presentations & compelling deliverables


• Build and leverage relationships with colleagues and clients

All while working in an environment that allows:

• Effective project & time management; Flexibility in your work schedule 


• Participation in team problem solving; Contribution to team effectiveness


• You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. 

The consultant in this role will work with detailed health care claims data to build and maintain analytical models to support financial analysis; Help to identify root causes and proposing solutions on how to solve issues; Apply their technical skills to complex analyses to draw key insights that reflect an understanding of the overall consulting engagement;  Effectively create visually appealing, client-ready, and accurate deliverables; Successfully construct logical storylines and manage client questions in areas of content knowledge.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Extract, analyze, aggregate, and interpret data


• Perform quantitative analysis of health care claims utilization and cost data


• Participate in client relationships and communications


• Prepare information for clients, build reports, and assist with project scheduling and coordination of tasks


• Develop, review, and analyze detailed data sets leveraged for client reporting/analytics


• Take accountability for work within a fast paced, exciting environment

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


• 2+ years of experience working in a corporate environment including experience collecting, analyzing, and summarizing qualitative/quantitative data within a healthcare environment


• 2+ years of experience working in either SAS, SQL, or Python


• 2+ years of experience working with formulas, calculations, charts, graphs in MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience working in either Power BI or Tableau


• 2+ years of experience and/or exposure in dealing with health care claims experience and/or Pharmacy claims experience (i.e., understanding of costs, expected claims, diagnosis codes, procedure codes, pharmacy terminology)


• 2+ years of experience working in a consultancy or healthcare field


• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal forms of communication


• Proven analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills


• Flexibility to manage changing priorities/requirements/deadlines 


• Willing to relocate to Minnesota

*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, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 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.