Director Actuarial Services - Fort Washington, PA Preferred or Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

1d•Remote

About The Position

At UnitedHealthcare, we’re simplifying the health care experience, creating healthier communities and removing barriers to quality care. The work you do here impacts the lives of millions of people for the better. Come build the health care system of tomorrow, making it more responsive, affordable and optimized. Ready to make a difference? Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Director of Actuarial within UHC Medicare & Retirement will perform various analytics related to Medicare Supplement business performance, support and help drive regulatory advocacy efforts and will complete rate filings for Medicare Supplement products. The Director will perform critical data analysis, SAS/SQL/Excel modeling, and actuarial analytics while developing and strengthening processes and models. As a subject matter expert, the Director will work directly with state regulators to file and obtain state rate filing approvals. The environment is challenging and fast-paced, requiring flexibility and curiosity. Team members are expected to have a high level of energy, a passion for driving demonstrable value at speed, and making a positive impact both within and beyond United Healthcare. 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. The preferred location for this position is the Fort Washington, PA office. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Math, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Economics, or a related degree
ASA (Associate of the Society of Actuaries) or FSA (Fellow of the Society of Actuaries) designation
8+ years of actuarial experience
Experience with healthcare pricing or filing
Hands-on experience in building actuarial models in Excel and Access, Power Pivot
Advanced or higher level of proficiency in MS Excel
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

Nice To Haves

Actuarial Experience working with Medicare plans (preferably Medicare Supplement)
Basic to intermediate level of proficiency with SAS (Statistical Analysis System) and/or SQL (Structured Query Language)
Solid interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with internal customers across multiple departments
Ability to approach issues from broad strategic perspective while also focusing on the details
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Medicare Supplement Rate Filings & Regulatory Engagement: Participating in and supporting the full end to end Medicare Supplement rate filing process, including preparing filings, ensuring compliance to state regulatory requirements, and collaborating directly with regulators to address inquiries and making recommendations to influence filing outcomes
Accurately document pricing methodologies and assumptions within statutory filings
Develop, enhance, execute, and validate models that support regulatory filing strategy and activities
Analytics and Performance Insights: Conduct analytical assessments of claim trends, pricing and overall business performance, providing insights that inform filing strategy and regulatory advocacy initiatives.
Build and refine analytics to support both existing and emerging advocacy efforts
Apply actuarial theory in a practical, business focused manner, considering constraints such as data availability, timing, and market dynamics
Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including senior leadership
Market & Regulatory Monitoring: Monitor competitive actions, market dynamics, and regulatory developments, proactively assessing their impact on the business and recommending actions that influence strategic decision making at senior levels
Collaboration & Influence: Partner with cross-functional partners including product, finance, actuarial, sales, legal/compliance, and state filings teams to address business challenges and deliver integrated solutions