Associate Director, Actuarial

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Associate Director, Actuarial is a key role within our OptumHealth National Actuarial and Healthcare Economics (HCE) team, responsible for overseeing, executing and communicating key actuarial functions for our Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) lines of business. This role involves managing resources and deliverables while providing customers in a risk-taking provider organization with business recommendations and contributing to the company's financial success. The successful candidate will have a solid background in actuarial science, a technical skillset to take on complex Value-Based Care (VBC) modeling and the curiosity and desire to become a thought leader in their areas.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee, build and maintain actuarial models used for forecasting and tracking performance risks associated with Medicare ACO lines of business (ACO REACH, MSSP/Medicare Shared Saving Programs)
• Analyze revenue/claim data from multiple sources and translate complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences including senior leaders
• Serve as a key resource for risk-taking provider organizations and physician groups
• Communicate results and provide recommendations to stakeholders on business performance and strategic actions
• Contribute thought leadership and assist customers with evaluating and implementing new and existing Value-Based Care (VBC) programs
• Mentor, direct and review work of a team of 1-2 analysts

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, or related field
• 5+ years of actuarial experience with foundational literacy in healthcare analytics and modeling
• 3+ years of experience analyzing and manipulating large healthcare claim datasets
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, along with critical thinking skills to anticipate questions from key stakeholders and consider all aspects of a deliverable before completion

Preferred Qualifications:

• ASA/FSA, or progress toward ASA or FSA (Associate/Fellowship of the Society of Actuaries) designation
• Experienced with any of the following: Government Programs, Medicare Advantage (MA) products, CMS ACO/Alternative