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Senior Actuarial Director

Optum
401(k)
United States, Minnesota, Eden Prairie
11000 Optum Circle (Show on map)
Mar 05, 2026

Optum Insight is improving the flow of health data and information to create a more connected system. We remove friction and drive alignment between care providers and payers, and ultimately consumers. Our deep expertise in the industry and innovative technology empower us to help organizations reduce costs while improving risk management, quality and revenue growth. Ready to help us deliver results that improve lives? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

In joining the UnitedHealth Group Advisory Trend Analytics Consulting team: you'll be part of a team that is a 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 our 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 UnitedHealth Group's growth and financial goals while you help shape our future. As an Senior Actuarial Director, you will be empowered, supported, and encouraged to use your actuarial expertise as you perform financial analysis and build models that improve health plan competitiveness.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Client Engagement Delivery Responsibilities:
    • Act as client lead on a day-to-day basis for delivery of large-scale and complex projects
    • Lead recurring meetings across finance, operations, and actuarial client teams
    • Develop, conduct, and evaluate studies to measure savings and impact of health care affordability and cost-management initiatives
    • Design and execute detailed data programs and actuarial models using tools such as R, Python, Excel, SAS, and SQL
    • Interpret, compile, and disseminate results of modeling analyses with appropriate conclusions and recommendations
    • Serve in an advisory role on business strategy, operational effectiveness, and analytic best practices
    • Provide strategic input to the development of the project roadmap and timelines
    • Create a team-oriented work climate that enables professional development and encourages creative solutions and strategies
  • Business Development / Leadership:
    • Manage a team of Actuarial Consultants, Business Analysts, and Data Engineers
    • Provide coaching and mentoring to junior consultants and analysts with the goal of developing and retaining talent within the organization

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
  • Actuarial Credential (ASA or FSA)
  • 10+ years of healthcare actuarial experience
  • 5+ years of experience presenting analytical findings
  • 5+ years of experience working with healthcare claims data
  • 5+ years of experience as a people and project manager

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience working for a healthcare consulting practice
  • Proven experience in designing and executing complex actuarial analytics to derive actionable insights
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Advanced capabilities in modern data tools and technologies, including Python, R, Databricks, SQL, and PowerBI
  • Local to Eden Prairie, MN

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 $159,300 to $273,200 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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