Sr. Healthcare Pricing Consultant - Actuarial role

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. Bring your actuarial knowledge to our Fortune 50 companyEnjoy the industry's best perks! We’re looking for an individual with experience in healthcare pricing, analytics, underwriting or contracts to join our team in Harford, CT or Cypress, CA. The Sr. Healthcare Pricing Consultant will work with regulatory functions in an effort to be up-to-date on small and large-group pricing in the actuarial field. This is an excellent opportunity to bring your actuarial skills to this new and challenging role that would put you on the fast track to success with our Fortune 50 organization.  Key responsibilities of the Sr. Healthcare Pricing Consultant include: Setting premium rates for the southwest region of the United States Interacting with representatives from various health plans Presenting results and gathering information on market dynamics Determining the best compromise to remain competitive Setting prices for small and large groups Getting approval for rates from the Department of Insurance Understanding the regulations and how they affect business groups and pricing initiatives Implementing rates into the systemMinimum requirements include: Successful passing of at least three actuarial exams Experience in the healthcare industry in the area of pricing, trending, contracts or underwriting Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications A Bachelor’s degree in a related field The ability to communication technical information in an easily understandable way Candidates who also have one or more of the following will be preferred: Experience in healthcare pricing ASA designation (or in the process of achieving ASA designation) Experience with small business pricing  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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Keywords: ASA, actuarial science, actuary, actuarial analyst, actuarial analysis, healthcare, health care, healthcare pricing, actuarial exams, trending, contracts, underwriting, department of insurance, doi, pricing consultant, pricing analyst, insurance, managed care, health insurance, premiums, benefit analyst, reserve analyst, society of actuaries, soa