Health & Group Benefits Consultant - EB Consulting

Milliman; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Milliman seeks an experienced Health Consultant to lead and support multiemployer health engagements, managing client relationships and delivering strategic guidance on plan design, funding, and vendor management. The role covers marketing, vendor searches, and cross‑team collaboration in a hybrid, in‑person work model across multiple U.S.

locations. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in health consulting, licenses in health/life insurance, and strong project management and communication skills

Qualifications

• At least ten years of multi-employer health consulting experience.
• Health and life insurance license(s) required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher is required.
• Experience working with actuaries is required.
• Knowledge of legislation, market trends and multiemployer health market.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support health and group benefit engagements and manage client relationships.
• Advise on plan design, funding arrangements and vendor selection/management.
• Oversee marketing and vendor searches for lines of coverage including medical and pharmacy.
• Provide strategic guidance and ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Support business development through proposals and presentations.

Skills

Benefits design

Delivery

Vendor management

Strategy

Client relationships

Project leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

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.

Who We Are

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 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.

What You Will Do

In this role you will lead or support Health and Group Benefit engagements, manage client projects and relationships, while delivering strategic guidance on plan design, financials, benefit strategy and vendor selection/management. You will support or oversee end‑to‑end marketing and vendor searches across all coverage lines; ensure rigorous project tracking and peer review; build strong internal partnerships; and may contribute to business development and prospect presentations.

• 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.

What We Are Looking For

We’re seeking an experienced Health Consultant (10+ years) with deep expertise in benefits design, delivery and strategy. The ideal candidate excels at client management and relationship building, contributes to the delivery of consulting projects, and has experience in developing new and existing business. Experience with multiemployer plans is required, with the potential to also support public and/or corporate clients. This is a full‑time hybrid role within a collaborative team environment, requiring strong communication, analytical and project management skills.

Professional Qualifications

• 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.

The Team

The EB Consulting Practice Delivers Innovative Actuarial And Consulting Solutions Across a Diverse Range Of Industries, Serving Both Active Employees And Retirees. Our Team Partners With Corporate, Public Sector, And Multiemployer Clients, Offering Tailored Expertise In The Following Key Areas

• Corporate Pension Plans
• Multiemployer Pension Plans
• Public Pension Plans
• Other Postretirement Benefit Plans
• Employer Health Benefits
• Compensation and Benefits Surveys
• Investments

By collaborating closely with our clients, we help them navigate complex benefit challenges, optimize plan design, and ensure long‑term financial security for their participants.

Location

This position is based in Portland, OR, Orange County, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, Seattle, WA or Chicago, IL. Candidates hired in this role must be willing to work in‑person in the Milliman office on a weekly basis, but flexible work arrangements will be considered for our hybrid environment.

Compensation

The overall salary range for this role is $131,600 - $249,780. For candidates residing in:

• Orange County, CA, Walnut Creek, CA, Seattle, WA and Chicago, IL the salary range is $151,340 - $249,780
• Portland, OR the salary range is $131,600 - $217,200

A combination of factors will be considered, including, but not limited to, education, relevant work experience, qualifications, skills, certifications, etc.

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.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.