Health & Benefits Client Service Analyst

As a Health and Benefits Analyst, you will contribute to a wide variety of complex projects involving the design, financing and ongoing management of the full spectrum of health and benefit programs. This is a foundational role that provides excellent opportunities to grow your health and benefits business acumen and client management skills by working on cutting edge projects alongside leaders in the industry.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

· Contribute to core health and benefits projects involving the design and management of group medical, dental, life, disability and time off benefits for large, complex clients, including:

· Conduct benchmarking studies and other research; provide value added analyses and summaries

· Analyze and compare vendor products, services and contracts

· Design, distribute and evaluate responses to surveys and RFPs

· Build strong relationships with clients by effectively responding to their questions and needs

· Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams

· Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches

· Benefit plan analysis, design, cost savings and funding strategies

· Vendor procurement, negotiation and optimization

· Incorporation of specialized health management, absence and disability management, pharmacy, data analytics and compliance strategies

· 0-3 years’ experience dealing with health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm; alternatively, some exposure to, and interest in, health and benefits plans

· Well organized and detail oriented

· Flexibility and proven ability to identify and resolve issues

· Strong client service orientation and ability to respond to all communications effectively and in a timely manner

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Self-starter attitude and ability to work individually and as part of a team

· Strong analytical, creative and integrative skills

· Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly in Excel and PowerPoint

· Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with significant quantitative coursework

· State Life and Health license required within 90 days of joining

· Pursuit of CEBS designation desired

EOE, including disability/vets