Health Benefits Analyst — Hybrid, Client‑Focused & Growth

Segal; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Segal seeks a Health Benefits Analyst to support financial and health plan analyses for a diverse client base. You will work in a collaborative, learning-focused environment and gain hands-on exposure to real engagements while receiving coaching and mentorship.

In this role, you’ll analyze data, build models, and contribute to client deliverables. Segal supports actuarial credentials and professional development in a hybrid setup across major US cities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or related analytical discipline.
• Up to 3 years of experience in benefits analysis, underwriting, actuarial work, or another analytical field is preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to work accurately with complex data and financial models.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including documenting analyses for clarity.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with multiple priorities.
• Initiative, sound judgment, ownership, and follow-through on assigned work.
• Interest in continuous learning; progress toward actuarial credentials is welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing health plan data, including claims experience, utilization, and cost trends, and investigating inconsistencies.
• Developing financial projections, renewal analyses, and plan design cost estimates with established methods.
• Developing age-adjusted health claim cost assumptions for retiree valuations.
• Supporting vendor procurements by developing bid specs and organizing findings.
• Preparing recurring financial reports and client deliverables with clear data sources and methods.
• Coordinating with client teams, clients, and external vendors; communicating risks and timing clearly.

Skills

Strong quantitative skills

Excel proficiency

Clear written and verbal communication

Organizational and project management

Initiative and ownership

Actuarial credentials pursuit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, economics, computer science, or related analytical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Segal seeks a Health Benefits Analyst to support financial and health plan analyses for a diverse client base. You will work in a collaborative, learning-focused environment and gain hands-on exposure to real engagements while receiving coaching and mentorship.

In this role, you’ll analyze data, build models, and contribute to client deliverables. Segal supports actuarial credentials and professional development in a hybrid setup across major US cities.