Actuarial Analyst - Remote at Optum in Remote

Summary: Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. As an Actuarial Analyst within Optum Health, you will support actuarial efforts in data analysis, Excel modeling, and other actuarial analytics for monthly reserving and medical expense forecasting. Responsibilities: - Support lead actuary on monthly reserving and quarterly medical expense forecast for Optum's Home & Community population - Understand and interpret the key drivers of health care trends and reserving results; projecting expected medical expenses - Assist in development reserving and forecasting methodologies and assumptions - Conduct and evaluate studies on 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 Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, or related field - Successful completion of 1 or more actuarial exams - Data analysis experience - Expertise working with large tables of data, formulas, and calculations in MS Excel - Basic proficiency in SAS, SQL, R, or similar programming languages - Proficiency with MS Office products Preferred Qualifications: - Completion of actuarial or related internship - Successful completion of 2 or more actuarial exams - Based in Eden Prairie, MN - All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy Required Skills: Actuarial Exams, Data Analysis, MS Excel, SAS, SQL, R, MS Office Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package, Incentive and recognition programs, Equity stock purchase, 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)