Health & Group Benefits Consultant - EB Consulting

Milliman•Irvine, CA

12h•$131,600 - $249,780•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee Benefits (EB) Consulting Practice offers excellent retirement, health, compensation, and investment consulting services to our clients. Health & Group Benefits Consultants are an integral part of the overall client management and client relationship function in the Health & Group Benefits Consulting practice. The successful candidate will have at least ten years of multiemployer consulting experience, with a strong working knowledge of benefits design, delivery, vendor management, and strategy. This full-time, hybrid position will be part of a team supporting the delivery of consulting projects as well as maintaining existing and growing new client relationships. This position will be focused on the support of the multiemployer health benefits market with the potential for select public and/or corporate health clients. Independent for over 75 years, Milliman delivers market-leading services and solutions to clients worldwide. Today, we are helping companies take on some of the world’s most critical and complex issues, including retirement funding and healthcare financing, risk management and regulatory compliance, data analytics and business transformation. Milliman invests in skills training and career development and gives all employees access to a variety of learning and mentoring opportunities. Our growing number of Milliman Employee Resource Groups (ERG’s) are employee-led communities that influence policy decisions, develop future leaders, and amplify the voices of their constituents. We encourage our employees to give back to their varied professions, including leadership in professional organizations. Please visit our web site Social Impact | Milliman | Worldwide [https://www.milliman.com/en/social-impact] to learn more about Milliman’s commitments to our people, inclusion, and sustainability. Through a team of professionals ranging from actuaries to clinicians, technology specialists to plan administrators, we offer unparalleled expertise in employee benefits, investment consulting, healthcare, life insurance and financial services, and property and casualty insurance.

Requirements

At least ten years of multi-employer health consulting experience, with health and life insurance license(s).
Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
Experience working with actuaries is required.
Demonstrated success providing multiemployer health consulting services.
Current and relevant knowledge of legislation, market trends and issues affecting the multiemployer health market.
Experience with coverage for the retiree market, including knowledge of Medicare programs.
Thorough understanding of the marketing / vendor search process and the ability to manage the total process.
Thorough understanding of medical and prescription drug coverage.
Thorough understanding of self-insurance and stop-loss coverage concepts.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with an ability to present and manage presentations covering complex topics.
Strong knowledge of multi-employer health legal and regulatory framework.
Effective time management skills to prioritize and organize multiple complex projects.
Strong skills as a problem solver, including taking initiatives to complete necessary research and document the process used to reach conclusions.
Travel (local and potentially regionally) required.
Able to work with time-sensitive material and meet multiple deadlines.
Able to work independently while also contributing to team environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary consultant for health and group benefit clients, leading client relationships, overseeing deliverables, and ensuring exceptional service delivery.
Provide strategic consulting support on plan design, funding arrangements, vendor evaluation and management, and overall program effectiveness.
Lead complex client engagements, coordinating project execution, managing client expectations, and delivering high-quality results.
Oversee the marketing and vendor search processes for potentially all lines of coverage including; with a focus on medical and pharmacy coverage.
Build, strengthen, and maintain trusted relationships with key client stakeholders, executive leadership, prospects, providers, and industry partners.
Support and mentor consultants, consulting actuaries, and other team members by providing technical expertise, project leadership, and professional development guidance.
Identify and pursue opportunities to expand client relationships through the sale and cross-sale of consulting services, contributing to client retention and practice growth.
Participate in business development activities, including proposal development, prospect meetings, and marketing presentations.
Collaborate effectively across Milliman practices and disciplines to deliver integrated client solutions and maintain strong internal partnerships.
Ensure adherence to established quality standards, peer review requirements, and professional consulting practices.
Demonstrate recognized expertise in health and welfare benefits, with deep knowledge of the field, broad understanding of related disciplines, and a reputation as a trusted resource among clients and peers.

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.