Sr Actuarial Analyst ALDP - Minnetonka, MN

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We all know that there's a lot more to come in the changes sweeping through the health care industry. But if change is going to shape our world, it's comforting to know that we're shaping the change. As a Sr Actuarial Analyst in our Actuarial Leadership Development Program, you will be part of UnitedHealth Group's elite actuarial team committed to changing health care through outstanding service, valuable products, measurable savings and health care plans designed to fit members' lives, year after year. You'll find an accelerated actuarial development path to support you in your continuing post-graduate education and certification.
You should be ready to face a number of demanding, diverse and complex challenges in the actuarial space. You will need a high level of creativity to solve complex actuarial problems while also developing your leadership and project management skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare Medicare Advantage bids submitted to CMS annually

• Conduct data analysis and prepare reports for Medicare Advantage submissions

• Understand and interpret the key drivers of health care trends; projecting expected revenue and cost

• Develop pricing methodologies and assumptions

• Conduct and evaluate studies on pricing, utilization and health care costs

• Perform mathematical analyses and actuarial modeling to provide management with statistical findings and conclusions

• Perform quantitative analysis of actuarial, financial, utilization and costs data

• Analyze forecasts and trends to help leaders make decisions

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
• 2+ years of Actuarial experience
• On the Actuarial exam track, having passed 2 or more Actuarial exams 
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the finance-related field of the health care industry

• Basic or higher level of proficiency with SAS (Statistical Analysis System) and/or SQL (Structured Query Language)

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles require full COVID-19 vaccination 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.

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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.