Actuarial Analyst-Eden Prairie, MN

As an Advisory Services Analyst within UHG Trend Analytics' - Forecasting & Insights team, you will be instrumental in advancing healthcare analytics and developing data‑driven strategies that improve health outcomes. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and deliver actionable insights for our business partners.

Join a dynamic team working on a high‑impact initiative focused on Medicare Advantage. In this role, you will help build trend forecast models, analyze detailed healthcare claims data, and develop studies that support financial forecasting and strategic planning. You’ll apply analytical skills to work with a team to solve complex business challenges, create client‑ready deliverables, and contribute to improved healthcare outcomes for Medicare beneficiaries.

You will enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

• Build and maintain analytical and actuarial models to support financial forecasting and analysis.
• Extract, aggregate, and interpret complex healthcare claims data for trend identification and problem‑solving.
• Perform quantitative analysis on utilization and cost data to uncover key drivers.
• Diagnose root causes of issues and propose practical, data‑driven solutions.
• Create visually compelling, accurate, and client‑ready deliverables that tell a clear story.
• Participate in client communications, manage questions, and contribute to relationship building.
• Prepare reports, schedule project tasks, and coordinate deliverables in a fast‑paced environment.
• Apply creative problem‑solving and critical thinking to complex challenges with accountability and precision.

• Bachelor's degree obtained from an accredited university
• Passed 1 or more Actuarial Exams
• Experience working with formulas, calculations, charts, graphs in MS Excel
• Ability to quickly learn and use computer software tools effectively
• Ability to complete new analyses by determining necessary steps without detailed instruction
• Located in (or willing to relocate to) Minnesota and able to work out of the Optum Eden Prairie, MN office

• Experience working in either SAS, SQL, Python, Power BI
• Actuarial experience and/or exposure in dealing with health care claims experience (i.e., understanding of costs, expected claims, diagnosis codes, procedure codes)
• Experience working in a consultancy or healthcare field
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including written and verbal forms of communication
• Proven analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility to manage changing priorities/requirements/deadlines

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 401(k) 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.

United Health 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.

United Health Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.