Associate Director Actuarial Services, Pricing - Remote

Requisition Number: 2359635
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The Associate Director, Actuarial Services, Pricing leads ACA Individual & Family Plan (IFP) pricing and strategy for 1-2 state markets. This role serves as the actuarial authority for assigned markets, partnering closely with health plan leadership to ensure rates are competitive, compliant, and actuarially sound while supporting UnitedHealth Group's mission to improve access and affordability.
You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.
Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead actuarial pricing strategy for assigned ACA Individual markets, including rate filings and objection management with state regulators
• Own market-level pricing analyses, including trend, morbidity, benefit changes, and competitive positioning
• Serve as actuarial lead in cross-functional pricing decisions with Product, Network, and Finance
• Ensure compliance with CMS and state requirements, including NBPP, URRT, and actuarial standards
• Manage and mentor actuarial analysts, providing coaching, feedback, and development planning
• Own key pricing tools, models, or functional areas used across the broader IFP actuarial organization

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Math, Economics or related field
• ASA or FSA designation
• 5+ years of actuarial experience
• Actuarial experience in health care, specifically with experience in developing program rates and pricing methodologies
• Advanced or higher level of proficiency with MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising others
• Proficiency with SAS and/or SQL
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
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 401k 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 $112,700 to $193,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
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.
UnitedHealth 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.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.