Actuarial Specialist - Telecommute
Company: UnitedHealth Group
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Combine two of the fastest-growing fields on the planet with a
culture of performance, collaboration and opportunity and this is
what you get. Leading edge technology in an industry that is
improving the lives of millions. Here, innovation is not about
another gadget; it is about making health care data available
wherever and whenever people need it, safely and reliably. There is
no room for error. If you are looking for a better place to use
your passion and your desire to drive change, this is the place to
be. It's an opportunity to do your life's best work.(sm)
naviHealth is seeking an experienced actuarial specialist, to
support all actuarial needs with respect to a portfolio of client
relationships. While this Team is highly collaborative, this is an
analytical, individual-contributor role requiring rich healthcare
experience, critical thinking skills, independence, strategic
mindset, attention to detail, and an ability to multi-task in a
fast-paced non-traditional actuarial environment.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within
the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
Research, analyze, present results, and recommend intelligent
solutions to solve problems and address business challenges by
applying a knowledge of data analysis, critical-thinking skills,
and healthcare experience/expertise
Structure analytical results in an organized, visual manner to tell
a meaningful, actionable story
Write SQL queries, build excel models, and apply varying actuarial
techniques to solve specific business problems
Develop and apply predictive algorithms for organizational strategy
and targeting
Develop models for projecting and evaluating healthcare cost
trend
Maintain and expand upon current statistical models used to measure
business results
Perform data quality checking and usability analysis to identify
anomalies which need to be addressed prior to delivery of analytic
results
Develop, implement and revise detailed claims analysis. Report
results and conclusions for integrating findings
Execute annual client reconciliations. Use actuarial judgement to
adjust these processes where necessary
Establish trusting professional relationships with internal senior
business customers. Maintain alignment of expectations and
priorities in autonomous fashion
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.
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Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Actuarial exam track, having passed 2 or more Actuarial exams
2+ years of experience or proven ability working as an actuarial
analyst in the health industry
Expertise in MS Excel and reasonable experience with Structured
Query
Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential requirement of this role.
UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local
regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain
necessary proof of vaccination prior to employment to ensure
compliance
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience working with Medicare paid claims data sets.
Other applicable data sets include standard CMS files such as the
MMR, MOR, and LDS
Experience in data mining and data transformation/manipulation
Experience with predictive modeling and statistical analysis
Ability to build SQL and excel based actuarial models
Ability to effectively explain and audit model results
Advanced analytic skills with the ability to analyze and interpret
data through complex analysis
Ability to tell a succinct, meaningful, and actionable story with
data using visualization and other techniques
Solid communication skills (both verbal and written)
To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and
communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate
companies now require all employees to disclose COVID-19
vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some
roles require full COVID-19 vaccination as an essential job
function. UnitedHealth Group adheres to all federal, state and
local COVID-19 vaccination regulations as well as all client
COVID-19 vaccination requirements and will obtain the necessary
information from candidates prior to employment to ensure
compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job
functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Failure to meet
the vaccination requirement may result in rescission of an
employment offer or termination of employment.
naviHealth, part of Optum and the UnitedHealth Group family of
businesses, combines the talents of our dedicated staff and
leading-edge technology to deliver compassionate care to seniors
nationwide. With millions of lives touched, we are innovating the
way health care is delivered from hospital to home so seniors can
lead more fulfilling lives. A career with us means making an impact
in the lives of those we serve, including vulnerable populations
who benefit from care that is more efficient, more effective and
more human. Our environment empowers our team members to elevate
our interactions with each other and the experiences we deliver to
our patients, giving them more days at home. Join our team, it's
your chance to improve the lives of millions while doing your
life's best work.(sm)
Colorado, Connecticut or Nevada Residents Only: The salary range
for Colorado residents is $66,100 to $118,300. The salary range for
Connecticut / Nevada residents is $72,800 to $129,900. Pay is based
on several factors including but not limited to education, work
experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary,
UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice
of benefits and incentives.
All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth
Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin,
protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation,
gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information,
or any other characteristic protected by law.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are
required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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