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.

In joining the Optum Advisory Trend Analytics Consulting team: you’ll be part of a team that is a 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 our 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 a consultant you will be empowered, supported, and encouraged to use your expertise to support our client partners.

The consultant in this role will work with detailed health care claims data to build and maintain models to support financial analysis; Address business challenges through analytical modeling; 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.

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

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform an individual billable role for clients, contributing to the daily delivery of a large-scale and highly complex process

• Support cross business analytics (Commercial, Medicare, & Medicaid) in the development of consistent and appropriate modeling

• Lead meetings and present analytic findings across actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and develop areas for analytical development and exploration

• Develop, conduct, and evaluate studies to measure savings of health care affordability initiatives

• Design and execute detailed data programs and models using various data and analytical tools (e.g., R, Python, Excel, SAS, SQL) to extract and analyze data

• Interpret, compile, and disseminate results of modeling analyses with appropriate conclusions and recommendations

You will be part of a driven and focused team that is accountable for constantly improving business results. As a trusted subject matter expert who’s called on to incorporate traditional expertise into novel, cutting edge actuarial and analytic solutions, 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:

• 5+ years of experience in a healthcare analytics role

• 5+yrs experience acquiring, manipulating, and working with large heterogeneous datasets (claim and non-claim based) and using them to solve business problems

• Extensive experience in designing and executing complex data programs, including data extraction and analysis using R, Python, SQL, SAS, VBA, and/or .NET

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel

• Proven solid communication skills with 5+ years of experience leading meetings and presenting data insights

• Proven ability to create efficient and scalable models and develop data storage and architecture solutions

• Proven ability to execute in a highly matrixed organization with competing priorities

Preferred Qualifications:

• Actuarial Credential (ASA or FSA)

• 5+ years of experience working for a healthcare consulting practice

• 2+ years of experience collaborating with cross functional partners and presenting analytical findings

• Experience with Git version control system and knowledge of DevOps and agile development practices

• Willing to relocate to Minnesota

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $104,700 to $190,400 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. 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.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

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.

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.