Benefits Analyst

Centrus Global • Bethesda, MD

11d

About The Position

Job Summary: Are you a wizard with spreadsheets and a champion of employee well-being? Centrus Energy, a leader in nuclear fuel technology and the future of clean energy, is looking for a Benefits Analyst to join our dynamic HR team! As we embark on a historic expansion to power America with next-generation nuclear fuel (HALEU), we're hiring hundreds of the nation's top engineers and technicians. You won't just process paperwork; you'll be our Total Rewards Alchemist, crafting and administering the benefits programs—from our robust 401(k) to our health plans—that attract, retain, and energize the people who fuel our mission. If you thrive on detail, love solving puzzles, and want to make a tangible difference in the lives of a growing, critical workforce, then this is your mission. What You Will Do? You will be the core expert responsible for the day-to-day administration and compliance of all Centrus benefits programs, including health, welfare, 401(k), and executive incentive plans. This involves accurately reconciling carrier invoices and payroll deductions, leading the annual open enrollment process, managing external vendor relationships, and ensuring all plans meet stringent federal regulations (like ERISA and ACA). You will also conduct key benchmarking and cost analysis to optimize our total rewards strategy, directly supporting our high-volume recruitment efforts across multiple locations to build the workforce that secures America's energy future.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2+ years of direct, hands-on experience in benefits administration, analysis, and compliance.
• Proven proficiency in HRIS/Benefits Administration systems (experience with Oracle Cloud HCM is a major plus).
• Exceptional working knowledge of federal and state regulations governing employee benefits (e.g., ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple third-party vendors and carriers effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Benefits Certification such as Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or similar.
• Experience supporting a workforce in the manufacturing, energy, or government contracting sector with multi-state operations.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling) for complex financial analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with the administration of Executive Compensation or Long-Term Incentive Plans (LTIP).

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day administration and compliance of all Centrus benefits programs, including health, welfare, 401(k), and executive incentive plans.
• Accurately reconciling carrier invoices and payroll deductions
• Leading the annual open enrollment process
• Managing external vendor relationships
• Ensuring all plans meet stringent federal regulations (like ERISA and ACA)
• Conducting key benchmarking and cost analysis to optimize our total rewards strategy
• Directly supporting our high-volume recruitment efforts across multiple locations to build the workforce that secures America's energy future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees