Health & Group Benefits Consultant - EB Consulting

Milliman•Little Falls, NJ

15d•$117,500 - $227,445•Remote

About The Position

Milliman’s Employee Benefits Consulting Practice provides retirement, health, compensation, and investment consulting services. The Health & Group Benefits Consultant is an integral part of client management and relationship development, supporting consulting projects and maintaining and growing client relationships. The role serves corporate, nonprofit, and government organizations and covers vendor selection and management, program implementation, benefit design, compliance, and strategy. It also includes marketing activities such as lead generation, proposal writing, and finalist presentations. The consultant partners with consultants and actuaries to manage large, complex client relationships and projects. The position provides senior-level consulting support, leads vendor search and marketing processes for leave, disability, and group life programs, supports implementation after vendor selection, and helps identify opportunities to expand consulting services. The consultant builds relationships with clients, colleagues, carriers, and vendors, and tracks project activity and results in accordance with Milliman protocols and peer review standards. The position is remote, with the option to work onsite in select Milliman offices. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Requirements

At least 10 years of demonstrated success providing Health & Welfare consulting services, including leave management, disability, and group life insurance.
Life and health producer license.
Thorough understanding of disability, leave management, and group life insurance coverage.
Current, relevant knowledge of legislation, market trends, and issues affecting the Health & Welfare market, particularly leave management, disability insurance, and group life.
Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory framework for leave and disability, including Paid Family and Medical Leave laws, FMLA, and ADAAA.
Thorough understanding of the marketing and vendor search process and ability to manage it end to end.
Experience working with actuaries.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including presenting and managing discussions involving complex topics.
Effective time management, prioritization, and organization skills to manage multiple complex projects.
Strong problem-solving skills, including taking initiative to research and document the process used to reach conclusions.
Ability to work with time-sensitive material and meet multiple deadlines.
Ability to work independently and contribute effectively in a team environment.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Health & Welfare product lines beyond leave management, disability, and group life insurance.
Bachelor’s degree (listed as preferred).

Responsibilities

Work with Milliman consultants and actuaries to manage large, complex Health & Group Benefits client projects and relationships, as a lead or as part of a larger team.
Provide senior-level consulting support on plan design, compliance, benefit strategy, and vendor selection and management.
Manage marketing and vendor search processes for leave, disability, and group life projects, and for other lines of business depending on experience.
Assist clients with program implementation following vendor selection.
Build and strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients, internal resources, and market stakeholders.
Develop and participate in opportunities to sell or cross-sell consulting services to clients and prospects, including marketing presentations to new prospects.
Follow Milliman protocols for tracking activity and project results and complying with peer review standards.
Establish and maintain working relationships with consultants across Milliman practice groups.
Establish and maintain working relationships with carrier and vendor partners.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, dependents, and domestic partners.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
401(k) plan with company matching and profit-sharing contributions.
Discretionary bonus program.
Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care, transportation, and eligible medical expenses.
Paid time off, accruing from the first day of work; full-time employees accrue 15 days per year.
At least 10 paid holidays per year.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Up to 11 weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Life insurance and AD&D premiums fully covered by Milliman.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage fully paid by Milliman.
Skills training, career development, learning opportunities, and mentoring.