[Hiring] Health & Group Benefits Consultant @Milliman

Role Description

Our Employee Benefits (EB) Consulting Practice offers excellent retirement, health, compensation, and investment consulting services to our clients. The Health & Group Benefits Consultants are an integral part of the overall client management and client relationship function in Milliman’s Employee Benefits Consulting practice. The successful candidate will have at least ten years of Health & Welfare consulting experience, with hands-on experience in the areas of leave management, disability insurance, and group life insurance. Experience with other product lines is a plus. This full-time, remote position will be part of a team supporting the delivery of consulting projects as well as maintaining existing and growing new client relationships.

The position serves a variety of clients, including corporate, non-profit, and government organizations. The range of services includes:

• Vendor selection
• Vendor management
• Program implementation
• Benefit design
• Compliance
• Strategy

There is also a marketing component to the job, including lead generation and participation in proposal writing and finalist presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
• At least ten years of demonstrated success providing Health & Welfare consulting services including leave management, disability, and group life insurance, with other product lines a plus
• Life and health producer license
• Thorough understanding of disability, leave management, and group life insurance coverages, with other products a plus
• Current and relevant knowledge of legislation, market trends, and issues affecting the Health & Welfare market, with a focus on leave management, disability insurance, and group life
• Strong knowledge of the leave and disability legal and regulatory framework, including state and federal regulations such as Paid Family and Medical Leave laws, FMLA, and ADAAA
• Thorough understanding of the marketing/vendor search process and the ability to manage the full process
• Experience working with actuaries
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present on and manage discussions involving complex topics
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize multiple complex projects
• Strong problem-solving skills, including taking initiative to conduct research and document the process used to reach conclusions
• Ability to work with time-sensitive material and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment
• Travel required, up to 25%

Requirements

• Partner with consultants and actuaries to manage large, complex client relationships and projects for Health & Group Benefits clients
• Provide senior-level consulting support across areas such as plan design, compliance, benefit strategy, and vendor selection and management
• Manage the marketing and vendor search process for leave, disability, and group life projects
• Assist clients in managing program implementations following vendor selection
• Leverage expertise and experience to build and strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients
• Develop and participate in opportunities for the sale or cross-sell of consulting services to clients and prospects
• Follow established Milliman protocol for tracking activity, project results, and compliance with peer review standards
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate consultants within the Milliman group of practices
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with carrier/vendor partners

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision – Coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Confidential support for personal and work-related challenges
• 401(k) Plan – Includes a company matching program and profit-sharing contributions
• Discretionary Bonus Program – Recognizing employee contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Pre-tax savings for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Begins accruing on the first day of work. Full-time employees accrue 15 days per year, and employees working less than full-time accrue PTO on a prorated basis
• Holidays – A minimum of 10 paid holidays per year
• Family Building Benefits – Includes adoption and fertility assistance
• Paid Parental Leave – Up to 11 weeks of paid leave for employees who meet eligibility criteria
• Life Insurance & AD&D – 100% of premiums covered by Milliman
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability – Fully paid by Milliman