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

The Requirement

• 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 (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/954/2019/09/Equal-Employment-Opportunities-EEO-Policy.pdf)