Actuarial Analyst - Trend Analytics

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

This position will be located on-site at UnitedHealth Group's office in Eden Prairie, MN and will have a hybrid work arrangement with an in-office requirement.

**UnitedHealth Group is not able to offer relocation assisting for this position**

In joining the Optum Advisory Services Trend Analytics Consulting team: you'll be part of a team that is 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 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 Optum's growth and financial goals while you help shape our future. As an Actuarial Consultant, 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. You'll find an accelerated actuarial development path to support you in your continuing post-graduate education and certification. 

The Actuarial Analyst in this role will work with detailed health care claims data to build and maintain actuarial models to support financial analysis; Help to identify root causes and proposing solutions on how to solve issues; Apply their technical skills to complex analyses to draw key insights that reflect an understanding of the overall consulting engagement;  Effectively create visually appealing, client-ready, and accurate deliverables; Successfully construct logical storylines and manage client questions in areas of content knowledge.

On our team you'll have the opportunity to:

• Solve problems through issue identification, research and data gathering; Accurate and insightful analysis; Relevant and actionable recommendations
• Develop Written communications, persuasive presentations & compelling deliverables
• Build and leverage relationships with colleagues and clients

All while working in an environment that allows:

• Effective project & time management; Flexibility in your work schedule
• Participation in team problem solving; Contribution to team effectiveness
• Inclusion into the UHG Actuarial Study Program, including company sponsored study hours and study materials

Primary Responsibilities:

• Extract, analyze, aggregate, and interpret data
• Perform quantitative analysis of health care claims utilization and cost data
• Participate in client relationships and communications
• Prepare information for clients, build reports, and assist with project scheduling and coordination of tasks
• Develop, review, and analyze detailed data sets leveraged for client reporting/analytics
• Take accountability for work within a fast paced, exciting environment

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: 

• Currently in final year of obtaining a bachelor or master's degree from an accredited college/university or obtained degree within the last 24 months; degree must be obtained prior to start of employment in June 2026
• Bachelor or Master's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related technical field from an accredited college/university

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Completion of one or more actuarial exams
• Completion of an actuarial internship or internship in related field

• Intermediate level of proficiency working with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, calculations, pivot tables, charts, graphs, etc.

   

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.

Salary : $58,800 - $105,000