Sr. Healthcare Analyst (Actuary / Actuarial - St. Louis, Missouri)

UnitedHealth Group is an innovative leader in the health and well-being industry, serving more than 55 million Americans. Through our family of companies, we contribute outstanding clinical insight with consumer-friendly services and advanced technology to help people achieve optimal health.UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group company, provides network-based health and well-being benefits and services for employers and consumers nationwide. We use our strength, diversity and innovation to improve the lives of the more than 18 million people who receive our unique products and services. And our endless pursuit for excellence in everything we do extends to your career as well. Join us today for an inspired and purposeful mix of professional growth opportunities and personal rewards. Key Areas of Accountability: · Proactively identify, communicate, and lead organizational dialogue related to healthcare cost/trend opportunities and risks throughout the organization. · Design and develop sound data-based tools and applications necessary to efficiently measure, monitor, and/or forecast United Healthcare’s medical cost structure.· Promote idea generation in support of organizational heathcare cost reduction strategies. · Support the Regional  medical cost planning and budgeting process.· Provide actuarial/analytical support to regional pricing & underwriting teams.· Provide management with unbiased advice and opinion regarding medical cost strategy.· Build strong inter-dependent relationships within the organization as appropriate, including finance, network pricing, product pricing, underwriting, and clinical operations functional areas.· Perform other related projects and analyses as necessary.Technical Experience and Skill Requirements: · Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Mathematics/Finance/Actuarial Science or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Actuarial designation a plus.· 3-6  years of previous experience in actuarial and/or financial data analysis required.  Includes at least 3 years of managed healthcare analytics experience or equivalent.· Experience with the practical uses and applications of healthcare data.· Excellent quantitative, problem solving and analytical skills.· Strong communication skills, both oral and written.· Ability to translate business-driven data needs to technical data/programming team.· Ability to effectively communicate complex data/ideas to all levels of management.· Strong project management and organizational skills.· Strong independent decision-making skills. Converts strategic direction to specific action plans.· Proficient spreadsheet skills required; familiarity with Microsoft Access or similar software preferred.Behavioral Requirements: · Self-motivated. Effective team player, but works effectively as an individual.· Results oriented. Values achievement and pro-actively initiates action.  · Builds strong cross-functional relationships. · Attention to detail and ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environment.  UnitedHealth Group offers a full range of comprehensive benefits to full-time and part-time employees, including medical, dental and vision, as well as a matching 401k and an employee stock purchase plan.  Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.