Actuarial Analyst, UHG Trend Analytics Team - Eden Prairie, MN at UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

At UnitedHealth Group, you'll join a culture of performance, collaboration, and opportunity-one that leverages cutting-edge technology to improve the lives of millions. Innovation here means making health care data available wherever and whenever it's needed-safely and reliably-to drive better outcomes and smarter health care spending.

The Actuarial Analyst will be a key contributor to the UHG Trend Analytics team, focused on supporting Optum Health with medical expense reporting, analytics and forecasting. This role is responsible for assisting in the development and execution of quarterly medical expense reporting and forecasting processes that drive consistency, transparency, and collaboration across UnitedHealth Group. The ideal candidate will have solid analytical skills, attention to detail, and an eagerness to learn actuarial best practices in healthcare.

The Actuarial Analyst in this role will work with detailed health care claims data to build and maintain actuarial models to support medical expense reporting and forecasting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and running quarterly medical expense reporting and forecasting processes using actuarial trend methods
• Collect, analyze, and interpret healthcare claims data to identify trends and cost drivers
• Support preparation of reports and presentations for business stakeholders
• Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to ensure consistent forecasting practices
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and transparency of reporting
• Maintain documentation for methodologies, data sources, and processes used

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 in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field
• Progress toward actuarial credentials, successfully passed one or more actuarial exams
• Intermediate or higher level of proficiency with Excel
• Demonstrated familiarity with data tools such as SAS/SQL/Power BI
• Proven excellent analytical skills with solid attention to detail
• Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
• Reside within a commutable distance of the Eden Prairie, MN office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in actuarial analysis or healthcare analytics (internship experience considered)
• Experience analyzing healthcare claims data
• Familiarity with standard actuarial trend methods
• Experience with medical expense reporting and forecasting

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 $58,800 to $105,000 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.