Description 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: visa employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified. 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: * Perform financial analyses including developing pricing and employee contributions strategies, modelling plan design alternatives and calculating reserves * 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 * 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 * Contribute to the development of new tools and approaches Qualifications The Requirements * 0-3 years' experience dealing with the financials of health and welfare plans, ideally gained in a benefit consulting/brokerage firm or health underwriting / actuarial function of an insurance company; 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, or health and welfare actuarial / underwriting training desired EOE, including disability/vets