Actuarial Pricing Analyst – Surest Benefits – Telecommute

Surest™, a UnitedHealthcare Company, (formerly Bind) provides a new approach to health benefits designed to make it easier and more affordable for people to access health care services. Our innovative company is part tech start-up, part ground-breaking service delivery-changing the way benefits serve customers and consumers to deliver meaningful results and better outcomes (and we have just begun). We understand our members and employers alike desire a user-friendly, intuitive experience that puts people in control when it comes to the choices they make and the costs they pay for medical care. At Surest, we pride ourselves in our ability to make a difference, and with the backing of our parent company, UnitedHealthcare, we can operate in the best of both worlds—the culture and pace of an innovative start-up with big company support and stability. Come join the Surest team and help us design and deliver a cutting-edge health benefit that changes the face of health care.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Minneapolis, MN or NY preferred

Primary Responsibilities:

• Modeling and forecasting plan performance for new clients
• Providing renewal & forecast support for existing clients
• Evaluating individual employer and book-of-business performance
• Assisting and supporting underwriting for guarantees & stop loss
• Supporting other financial and design-related requests risk-based arrangements
• Helping to standardize processes as Bind grows
• Documenting compliance with industry regulations
• Streamlining established processes via MS Office automation or other tools
• Developing standard processes for new work, as Bind continues to grow

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 be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1+ years performing health plan (self-insured or fully insured) forecasting and analysis
• 1+ years experience reviewing health claims data and performance
• Solid skills in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, and in particular financial charts and graphs)
• Willing to work eastern/central hours, due to clients’ needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in developing and reviewing health care cost projections
• Experience in working with health plans ranging from small to large group
• Ability to prioritize needs of competing interests and execute under time constraints
• Ability to work in fast paced, dynamic organization
• Ability to manage high volume of details with precision and excellence in short and inflexible timeframes
• Working in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment
• Actuarial exam track
• Agile, ready to change direction on the fly
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ideal candidate will reside either in Minneapolis, New York City, or an Eastern/Central time zone if telecommuting
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is an essential job function of this role. Candidates located in states that mandate COVID-19 booster doses must also comply with those state requirements. UnitedHealth Group will adhere to all federal, state and local regulations as well as all client requirements and will obtain necessary proof of vaccination, and boosters when applicable, prior to employment to ensure compliance. Candidates must be able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

To protect the health and safety of our workforce, patients and communities we serve, UnitedHealth Group and its affiliate companies require all employees to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status prior to beginning employment. In addition, some roles and locations require full COVID-19 vaccination, including boosters, 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 result in rescission of an employment offer or termination of employment

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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.