**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