Financial Analyst (Healthcare) Houston, TX or Dallas, TX

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. To support and validate UHN network contracting and unit cost management activities through financial modeling, analysis, and reporting. This position is responsible for ensuring UHN and UHC health services unit cost and profitability objectives are achieved in the assigned market(s). Support network pricing strategies and tactics, in collaboration with local network field leaders and network managers. Conduct unit cost and contract valuation analysis in support of network contracting negotiations and unit cost management strategies. Produce network pricing metrics, reports, and communication. Use appropriate network pricing models and analytical tools. Train and support field network managers in the appropriate use of network pricing models and analytical tools. Coordinate with regional network pricing and trend analysis areas to communicate relevant unit cost and network pricing information. College Degree or higher required. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. Three or more years analytical experience in healthcare pricing, network management, or related discipline, preferred but not required.  Excellent financial impact analysis, risk management, and data manipulation skills. Strong interpersonal, collaboration, negotiation and communication skills. Sound understanding of healthcare data, trends, reserving, and reporting. Ability to create and use financial modeling tools, spreadsheets, and information acquisition tools.Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/VUnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace.  Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.