Senior Benefits Consultant

The Jonus Group•Towson, MD

About The Position

Seeking an experienced Senior Benefits Consultant to lead and deliver strategic consulting services across a broad portfolio of Health & Welfare benefits programs. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives on building client relationships, leading teams, and shaping long-term benefits strategies in a dynamic consulting environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
15+ years of experience in health & welfare consulting, brokerage, or carrier environments.
Deep expertise in group health plan strategy, pricing, and financial analysis.
Proven success managing complex client relationships and multiple projects simultaneously.
Strong presentation, communication, and executive-level consulting skills.
Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring junior staff.
Working knowledge of benefits administration platforms and healthcare compliance (ACA).
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice To Haves

CEBS designation or actuarial/underwriting training.
Health & Life license (or ability to obtain within the first year).
Health Exchange Agent/Broker certification (or commitment to obtain).
Experience with unions, government, or schools is highly desirable.
Familiarity with self-funded plans and large group accounts (2,000–20,000 lives).

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary consultant and relationship manager for assigned client groups.
Lead consulting engagements across medical, pharmacy, dental, life, disability, vision, FSA/HSA, voluntary benefits, and reinsurance.
Drive claims analysis, renewal strategy, and financial modeling to support long-term client decision-making.
Manage RFPs, vendor searches, and carrier negotiations on behalf of clients.
Oversee plan implementations, open enrollment strategies, and employee communications.
Present complex financial and compliance topics clearly to client leadership teams.
Identify cost drivers, utilization trends, benchmarking insights, and plan design opportunities.
Stay current on healthcare marketplace trends, ACA requirements, and regulatory changes.
Mentor and develop junior consultants and analysts.
Support client development and growth efforts, including finalist presentations and conferences.