About the role
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Founded in 2006, Optumas works primarily with State Medicaid agencies and Medicaid Managed Care Plans, providing guidance and strategy to help them remain efficient and effective purchasers of healthcare services. Optumas is also on the forefront of healthcare reform initiatives, helping multiple states weigh the opportunities and consequences created by constantly changing healthcare delivery and payment systems.
Optumas is seeking motivated actuarial consultant interested in pursuing a career in healthcare consulting. Interns are provided with a broad range of experiences and opportunity to gain experience learning new skills through active participation as part of a client team. Responsibilities include attending client conference calls, performing various analytical project work, and completing on the job training.
Essential Functions and Primary Duties
Analyze and report on client and state specific requests, including ability to analyze, review, interpret, and summarize detailed medical claims and enrollment data
Independently determines methodologies and approach for project
Lead the development of client deliverables including written documents
Manage timelines including completion of client deliverables (Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, etc.)
Ensures all work products are technically peer reviewed and submitted for consulting review
Actively communicates project status updates with internal team (junior and senior members)
Act as a resource for support staff
Participate in client meetings, client presentations and internal team meetings
Hybrid work schedule available for local candidates
Preferred Qualifications
1-3 years of experience in related field, or an internship
1-3 years of relevant experience in a professional environment performing actuarial, data, financial or health care related analyses and consulting
Achieve professional certifications relative to area of expertise, and preserve required licenses
Thorough understanding of health care delivery, with emphasis on Medicaid
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Expertise using Microsoft Office suite
Presentation skills
Proficient use of applicable technology
Demonstrated ability to communicate verbal
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree