Employee Benefits Analyst
About The Position
Brown & Brown is seeking an Employee Benefits Analyst – Public Sector to serve as an analytical resource for public sector clients. The role delivers advanced financial analysis, strategic reporting, and data-driven insights across complex employee benefit programs. It evaluates renewal and proposal data, identifies trends and risks, and develops recommendations supporting long-term benefits strategy and cost management. The analyst works with Benefits Consultants and clients on renewal analyses, claims and utilization evaluations, RFP processes, carrier proposals and negotiations, reporting, and benefit program planning. The role also presents analytical findings to client stakeholders and contributes to recommendations on services, vendors, and program enhancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in employee benefits, analytics, brokerage, or consulting.
- Advanced experience with renewal and financial analysis, claims and utilization reporting, and RFP development and carrier evaluations.
- Strong knowledge of fully insured and self-funded benefit plans.
- Knowledge of employee benefits regulations, including ACA and COBRA.
Nice To Haves
- Public sector experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead complex renewal analyses across all lines of coverage, including non-marketed and negotiated plans.
- Evaluate claims experience, utilization trends, and financial performance to identify risks, opportunities, and cost drivers.
- Develop data-driven recommendations supporting long-term benefits planning and funding strategies.
- Lead the development and execution of Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for assigned clients.
- Analyze and compare carrier proposals, identifying competitive positioning and financial impact.
- Support and participate in carrier negotiations in partnership with the Benefits Consultant.
- Develop and deliver scheduled and ad hoc financial and management reporting.
- Present renewal analyses, performance results, and recommendations to client staff, committees, and leadership groups.
- Translate complex financial and healthcare data into clear, concise, client-focused insights.
- Partner with Benefits Consultants on strategic planning and design of client benefit programs.
- Serve as a key analytical resource for assigned clients, supporting ongoing decision-making and plan optimization.
- Contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of new services, vendors, or program enhancements.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- 401(k)
- Student loan assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free mental health and enhanced advocacy services
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Preferred partner discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
