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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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Join a team shaping the future of pharmacy trend strategy and actuarial analytics. This role leads the development and enhancement of complex pharmacy trend assumptions and models that drive pricing, underwriting, and business decision-making. Partnering with stakeholders across the PBM organization, you will deliver actionable insights, influence executive strategy, and mentor a high-performing actuarial team in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
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:
- Review, update, identify & implement enhancements and develop documentation for Pharmacy Trend assumption models and processes
- Build solid relationships and trust with key SMEs and stakeholders across the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)business to collaborate on Trend assumption updates (Finance, Underwriting, Industry Relations, Clinical, Pharmacy Network, etc.)
- Perform impact analysis on proposed updated assumptions for Pricing and Underwriting purposes
- Clearly communicate preliminary and final analysis with key stakeholders and Executives
- Keep abreast of market and industry developments regarding pharmacy trend assumptions, leveraging industry leading tools
- Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences including senior leaders
- Mentor and develop your elite team of actuaries and help them create unique solutions to complex problems
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, Mathematics, or related field
- Actuarial credentials (ASA or FSA)
- 5+ years of work experience in a US Health care setting (e.g., Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Health Payer, Health Provider, etc.)
- 2+ years of work experience performing trend analytics and building technically complex actuarial models with guaranteed structures
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or programming languages such as Python or R
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within a PBM
- Experience setting assumptions regarding PBM rebates
- Experience with pricing & underwriting models
- Experience with AI/Data Science
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 - $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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us in making healthcare work better for everyone through people-led, responsible AI while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Join a team shaping the future of pharmacy trend strategy and actuarial analytics. This role leads the development and enhancement of complex pharmacy trend assumptions and models that drive pricing, underwriting, and business decision-making. Partnering with stakeholders across the PBM organization, you will deliver actionable insights, influence executive strategy, and mentor a high-performing actuarial team in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.
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:
- Review, update, identify & implement enhancements and develop documentation for Pharmacy Trend assumption models and processes
- Build solid relationships and trust with key SMEs and stakeholders across the Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)business to collaborate on Trend assumption updates (Finance, Underwriting, Industry Relations, Clinical, Pharmacy Network, etc.)
- Perform impact analysis on proposed updated assumptions for Pricing and Underwriting purposes
- Clearly communicate preliminary and final analysis with key stakeholders and Executives
- Keep abreast of market and industry developments regarding pharmacy trend assumptions, leveraging industry leading tools
- Translate highly complex concepts in ways that can be understood by a variety of audiences including senior leaders
- Mentor and develop your elite team of actuaries and help them create unique solutions to complex problems
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, Mathematics, or related field
- Actuarial credentials (ASA or FSA)
- 5+ years of work experience in a US Health care setting (e.g., Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Health Payer, Health Provider, etc.)
- 2+ years of work experience performing trend analytics and building technically complex actuarial models with guaranteed structures
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in SQL (Structured Query Language) and/or programming languages such as Python or R
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for varied audiences
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within a PBM
- Experience setting assumptions regarding PBM rebates
- Experience with pricing & underwriting models
- Experience with AI/Data Science
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 - $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 help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are 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 and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Who's Hiring
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- Insurance
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in actuarial director jobs.
- FSA or FCAS fellowship credential from the Society of Actuaries or Casualty Actuarial Society
- 10 or more years of actuarial experience with at least three years in a leadership role
- Deep expertise in pricing, reserving, or enterprise risk management within a specific line of business
- Proficiency in actuarial modeling tools such as SAS, R, Python, or vendor platforms like MoSes or GGY AXIS
- Experience presenting technical findings to executive leadership, boards, or regulators
- Bachelor's degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field
Tips for Your Actuarial Director Job Search
Tailor your resume to exam progress
Actuarial directors are expected to hold FSA or FCAS credentials, so list every completed exam, fellowship date, and any VEE credit prominently. Hiring managers screen for credentialing gaps before they read anything else on your resume.
Quantify your team and budget scope
Job postings for this level almost always ask for direct team leadership and P&L or project budget ownership. Describe the size of teams you have led and the dollar scale of the reserves, pricing models, or risk portfolios you managed.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists actuarial director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by line of business
Openings in life, health, property-casualty, and pension all require distinct technical skills. Filter your search by line of business rather than job title alone, because a reserving director role in P&C competes in a different talent pool than a pricing director in group health.
Prepare a model walk-through for interviews
Expect to narrate a stochastic or deterministic model you built or redesigned from scratch. Interviewers at director level want to hear your methodological choices, not just the output, so prepare a ten-minute verbal walk-through you can deliver without slides.
Negotiate relocation and exam support separately
If you are still pursuing fellowship, ask about exam study time and reimbursement as a distinct line item from base and bonus. Many employers budget for it but only offer it when candidates ask, so raise it before you sign.
Actuarial Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most actuarial directors?
The companies hiring the most actuarial directors right now include Aon, Optum, and UnitedHealthcare, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Illinois, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Insurers, reinsurers, and actuarial consulting firms consistently account for the majority of postings at this level.
How many actuarial director jobs are remote?
About 100% of actuarial director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong employer flexibility for credentialed candidates. Pricing and risk modeling roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions with direct regulatory reporting or board presentation responsibilities are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become an actuarial director?
You become an actuarial director by earning FSA or FCAS fellowship, building deep technical experience in a specific line of business, and progressively taking on team leadership responsibilities. Most candidates spend several years as an actuarial manager or principal before moving into a director role, often by owning a major deliverable such as a reserve study or pricing overhaul that demonstrates executive-level judgment.
How do you get hired as an actuarial director with little leadership experience?
If your leadership experience is limited, focus on roles at smaller insurers or consulting boutiques where directors wear multiple hats and formal management backgrounds carry less weight than technical depth. Demonstrating that you have mentored junior staff, led cross-functional projects, or presented to senior stakeholders can substitute for formal people-management history when you frame it clearly in your resume and cover letter.
What does the actuarial director interview process look like?
The actuarial director interview process typically involves a recruiter screen, a technical panel with current actuarial staff, a case study or model review exercise, and a final round with the CFO or chief actuary. The technical panel will probe your methodology on past projects in detail, and the executive round will focus on your ability to translate actuarial results into business decisions and communicate risk clearly to non-actuarial audiences.
Where can I find and apply to actuarial director jobs?
You can find and apply to actuarial director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your credentials and line-of-business experience, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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