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 to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. Optum is a global leader in transforming healthcare through innovative technology and data-driven solutions, helping millions of people live healthier, happier lives. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to directly impact health outcomes across communities, advance health equity worldwide, and contribute to a purpose-driven organization committed to improving healthcare for all. As an Actuarial Director within Optum’s Advisory – Forecasting & Insights team, you will be instrumental in advancing healthcare analytics and developing data-driven strategies that improve health outcomes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, solve complex challenges, and deliver actionable insights for our clients. This role is responsible for leading forecasting alongside the actuarial leader for the Optum Behavioral Health business across Commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid channels using standardized and best-in-class trend methodologies to ensure consistent and accurate cost reporting that meets the UHG Trend Analytics team best practices. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in healthcare data analysis, forecasting, and reporting. In addition, they will be required to have strong collaboration skills, be a credentialed actuary, have an executive presence and the ability to lead a team. 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: The Actuarial Director in this role will work with detailed health care claims data to build and maintain models to support financial analysis; Address business challenges through analytical modeling; Apply their technical skills to complex analyses to draw key insights that reflect an understanding of the overall consulting engagement; Effectively create visually appealing, client-ready, and accurate deliverables; Successfully construct logical storylines and manage client questions in areas of content knowledge. Additional responsibilities include: - Client Engagement Delivery Responsibilities: - Lead behavioral health forecasting initiatives and trend modeling - Act as client lead on a day-to-day basis for delivery of large-scale and complex projects - Lead meetings and present analytic findings to actuarial and non-actuarial stakeholders - Lead cross business analytics (Commercial, Medicare, & Medicaid), developing consistent and appropriate modeling - Collaborate with key stakeholders to identify and develop areas for analytical development and exploration - Develop, conduct, and evaluate studies to measure savings of health care affordability initiatives - Design and execute detailed data programs and models using various data and analytical tools (e.g., R, Python, Excel, SAS, SQL) to extract and analyze data - Interpret, compile, and disseminate results of modeling analyses with appropriate conclusions and recommendations - Serve in an advisory role to clients on business strategy, operational effectiveness, and analytic best practices - Provide strategic input to the development of the project roadmap and timelines - Create a team-oriented work climate that enables professional development and encourages creative solutions and strategies - Business Development / Leadership: - Manage the day-to-day operations for a team of actuarial and business analysts - Provide coaching and mentoring to junior consultants and analysts with the goal of developing and retaining talent within the organization - Support cross business collaboration with Optum actuarial and other consultants in the pursuit of new development opportunities - Complete financial analysis and develop client business case for proposed solutions - Support and actively participate in thought leadership for innovative solutions across trend analytics 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 obtained from an accredited university - Actuarial Credential (ASA or FSA) - 10+ years of experience in a healthcare actuarial role - 10+ years of experience in designing and executing complex data programs, including data extraction and analysis using R, Python, SQL, SAS - 10+ years of experience acquiring, manipulating, and working with large heterogeneous datasets (claim and non-claim based) and using them to solve business problems - 5+ years of experience creating efficient and scalable models and developing data storage and architecture solutions - 5+ years of experience as a person and project manager - 5+ years of experience leading meetings and presenting data insights to executive audience Preferred Qualifications: - 5+ years of experience working for a healthcare consulting practice - Proven ability to execute in a highly matrixed organization with competing priorities - Demonstrated expertise in claims forecasting, trend analysis, and model development - Local to Eden Prairie, MN or relocation to Minnesota *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 $134,600 to $230,800 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.

For more than 170 years, The Hanover has been committed to delivering on our promises and being there when it matters the most. We live our values every day, demonstrating we CARE through our values, Sustainability initiatives and inclusive corporate culture. Our Personal Lines Actuarial department is seeking an Actuarial Director for our Profitability Analytics (REPLAY) team to join our growing team in Worcester, MA Corporate Headquarters, or remote work location. POSITION SUMMARY: The Profitability (REPLAY) Team Director role is responsible for managing a team of actuaries focused on profitability oversight through loss and premium analytics of the Personal Lines of business, as well as being expected to complete their own hands-on assignments. The Personal Lines portfolio is over $2 billion of premium across 20 states for Auto, Home, and Other Personal Lines requiring an innovative, analytical, and business-oriented actuarial approach. This role will have countrywide loss and premium analysis responsibilities including rate indications, loss and premium trends, projecting IBNR and loss development, and forecasting top and bottom-line plans. Additionally, this role partners with other actuarial functions in communicating profitability insights to key business partners (Executive Leadership, Finance, State Pricing, State Management, Reserving) in order to influence Personal Lines strategic direction. This is a Full-time, Exempt role. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: - Manage and lead a team of actuarial analysts, ensuring technical execution of deliverables alongside personal growth of entire team - Forecast and monitor frequency and severity projections combining internal data, industry data, and macro-economic benchmarks - Use technical actuarial pricing methods to develop and communicate semi-annual rate indications including premium trend assumption updates - Project ultimate loss results for usage in Personal Lines Pricing decision including tracking of IBNR development against actual emergence - Effectively communicate technical analysis to business partners and executive leadership - Collaborate with business partners including Actuarial State Pricing team in strategy and profitability analyses - Build efficiencies and improvements into existing processes - May lead or participate in community training activity WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: - Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant technical field - Seven+ years of technical experience in multiple LOB and/or actuarial disciplines such as pricing, reserving or advanced analytics - Experience with predictive modeling preferred - Minimum of 2 years in management capacity - ACAS required, FCAS preferred - Advanced communication skills - Advanced skills using Microsoft Office, including Excel - Intermediate programming skills, including the ability to develop and automate processes - Demonstrated knowledge of all techniques used to model various assumptions - Able to apply and interpret company policies and procedures - Able to direct activities of others, motivate and develop staff - Project organization and time management skills to balance conflicting priorities - Growth Mindset – Embraces a creative approach and a changing environment. Seeks to improve processes, constantly seek to learn, apply new techniques, challenge others and themselves to find a better way - Relationship Building - Understands the importance of developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with others at all levels of the organization by making others feel their concerns and contributions are important. Builds positive relationships with others to accomplish organizational goals. - Results Orientation - Excited by challenging goals and a desire to exceed standards of excellence. Exceeding the standard can include challenging personal goals, organization's standards, or current industry standards. - Talent Management - Proactively fosters building, mobilizing and evaluating the organizations' human assets. Establishes performance goals and measures in order to accomplish organizational goals. - Business Enterprise Knowledge - Understands how one's own function adds value to the organization and to customers. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to the organization's strategy and financial goals, reflecting an awareness of external dynamics. Demonstrates awareness by providing clear explanations for actions taken relative to customer requirements, needs, and industry trends. - Strategic Thinking - Examines issues and plans with a long-term perspective. Able to critically evaluate external and internal factors. - Change Management - Designs and transforms an organization based on assumptions of human capability and resiliency. Understands the basic human patterns that operate during change, and effectively focuses the organization's capability on an effective transformation. Focuses and energizes a group to accomplish change together and holds them accountable to common goals. - Decisiveness - Makes decisions by quickly assessing the scope of an issue and providing options leading to its closure. Determines appropriate options based on the situation. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: It’s not just a job, it’s a career, and we are here to support you every step of the way. We want you to be successful and fulfilled. Through on-the-job experiences, personalized coaching and our robust learning and development programs, we encourage you – at every level – to grow and develop. BENEFITS: We offer comprehensive benefits to help you be healthy, build financial security, and balance work and home life. At The Hanover, you’ll enjoy what you do and have the support you need to succeed. Benefits include: - Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance - 401K with a company match - Tuition reimbursement - PTO - Company paid holidays - Flexible work arrangements - Cultural Awareness Day in support of IDE - On-site medical/wellness center (Worcester only) - Click here for the full list of Benefits EEO statement: The Hanover values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants on the basis of experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law. Furthermore, The Hanover Insurance Group is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.” As an equal opportunity employer, Hanover does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. Individuals with disabilities who wish to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, should contact us at:HRServices@hanover.com and include the link of the job posting in which you are interested. Privacy Policy: To view our privacy policy and online privacy statement, click here. Applicants who are California residents: To see the types of information we may collect from applicants and employees and how we use it, please click here. Compensation: The target hiring range for this role may vary based on geographic location and other factors, including merit or performance, demonstrated proficiency, skills for the role, education, travel requirements, and experience. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus (which could take the form of a general bonus, sales incentive, or short-term incentive), long-term incentive or spot recognition awards. The posted range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

• Architect goal setting and goal decomposition mechanisms for autonomous agents operating in uncertain or open-ended environments • Design and implement dynamic planning systems (e.g., hierarchical planning, curriculum learning, scratchpad/self-refinement loops) • Collaborate on memory, tool-use, and feedback-loop designs enabling multi-step, self-directed agent behavior • Develop evaluation frameworks for alignment with human intent, consistency, progress against long-horizon objectives • Prototype agents that interface with APIs, MCP servers, search engines, databases, or real-world actuators to pursue goals safely and efficiently • Explore mechanisms to detect and mitigate goal misalignment, looping behavior, or undesirable emergent strategies • Work across teams to integrate goal alignment with safety, alignment, and operational reliability mechanisms

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description The Graduate Professional Studies (GPS) part-time program chair serves as the subject matter expert for their program of responsibility, providing industry expertise required to ensure that the program remains current and relevant. This is a consultative role, requiring on average 4-5 hours per week, associated with a 12-month renewable contract. The term is subject to annual performance reviews, with the possibility of renewal. Duties can be performed remotely, via appropriate technologies. - Serve as subject matter expert for program inquiries and outreach efforts, including industry experience and subject matter expertise. - Assist with the selection of Program Advisory Council members. - Participate in biannual professional advisory council meetings. - Engage with and lead in program-related community-building activities such as LinkedIn groups and support program thought leadership (blogs and webinars). - Participate in the hiring process of new faculty for the program to ensure candidates have the necessary industry knowledge and experience. - Provide career guidance and mentorship for program students. Curriculum and Operations: - Lead program and curricular reviews at least every 2 years to ensure course relevancy and currency, coordinating with Brandeis Online Assistant Director of Online Learning & Quality Assurance. - Consult regarding shifts in program/course content based on changes in the industry and current research, and provide suggestions for new course offerings. - Review applications for course revision and new course development projects to approve direction, topic coverage, assessments, and content alignment to course- and program-level outcomes. - At the end of each session, review performance summaries of faculty. - Meet with program faculty a minimum of once (July 1 - June 30) a year individually and once as a full program. - Teach a course within your program at least once a year, when needed by Brandeis Online. Marketing: - Assist in program messaging and course promotion as needed. - Participate in program-related community-building activities such as LinkedIn groups and support program thought leadership (blogs and webinars). Student Services & Student Support: - Advise students on course selection 5-10 students per academic year, providing career-specific guidance, as requested by the GPS student services team. - Provide general career guidance and support career services programming and events in collaboration with Student Services. - When subject matter expertise is required (roughly once or twice per term), consult on course waiver requests and escalated grade complaints, as communicated by the Assistant Director of Online Faculty Relations. Admissions: - Serve on the admissions committee for the program and provide decisions within one week of applications being assigned. - Review requests for transfer credits (if applicable). - Respond to prospective student inquiries that require in-depth subject matter expertise, as communicated by the Brandeis Online enrollment management team. - Attend and co-moderate information sessions for prospective students. Qualifications - Master’s degree or higher in Statistics, Data Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field. - Employed in the program’s field and on the leading edge in terms of being current on the topics, issues, research, and trends as well as having established relationships with experts in the field. - Preference given to candidates with prior college or university teaching experience. - Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor, and attentiveness to timely responses. - Mature and consistent judgment and decision-making skills. - Periodic evening meetings are required, on campus or via web conference. - Must not currently hold the position of Program Chair at another university. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").