Health & Group Benefits Consultant - EB Consulting

Milliman; Little Falls (NJ); Remote; USD 135,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

EAP

401(k) plan

Bonus program

FSA

PTO & holidays

Family building benefits

Parental leave

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Milliman is seeking an experienced Health & Welfare consultant to join our EB Consulting Practice in a remote capacity. The role requires at least 10 years of successful leave management, disability, and group life insurance experience, with strong knowledge of plan design and regulatory requirements.

You will partner with consultants and actuaries to manage large client relationships, lead vendor search efforts, and support program implementations while growing cross-sell opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ten years of Health & Welfare consulting experience with leave management, disability, and group life insurance.
• Bachelor's degree and life/health producer license required.
• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADAAA, and Paid Family and Medical Leave laws.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior-level consulting support on plan design, compliance, and vendor management for Health & Group Benefits.
• Manage vendor search and marketing processes for leave, disability, and group life programs.
• Support implementation efforts after vendor selection and identify growth opportunities.
• Build strong client relationships and coordinate with internal teams and partners.
• Develop sales opportunities and participate in marketing presentations to prospects.
• Ensure work activity and peer reviews align with Milliman protocols.

Skills

Leave management

Disability insurance

Group life insurance

Health & Welfare consulting

Communication skills

Life & health producer license

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Employee Benefits (EB) Consulting Practice offers excellent retirement, health, compensation, and investment consulting services to our clients. The Health & Group Benefits Consultants are an integral part of the overall client management and client relationship function in Milliman’s Employee Benefits Consulting practice. The successful candidate will have at least ten years of Health & Welfare consulting experience, with hand-on experience in the areas of leave management, disability insurance, and group life insurance. Experience with other product lines is a plus. This full-time, remote position will be part of a team supporting the delivery of consulting projects as well as maintaining existing and growing new client relationships. The position serves a variety of clients, including corporate, non-profit, and government organizations. The range of services includes vendor selection, vendor management, program implementation, benefit design, compliance, and strategy. There is also a marketing component to the job, including lead generation and participation in proposal writing and finalist presentations.

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 partner with consultants and actuaries to manage large, complex client relationships and projects for Health & Group Benefits clients. You will provide senior-level consulting support across areas such as plan design, compliance, benefit strategy, and vendor selection and management. Responsibilities include leading vendor search and marketing processes for leave, disability, and group life programs, supporting implementation efforts following vendor selection, and helping identify opportunities to expand consulting services. You will also build strong relationships with clients, internal colleagues, and carrier and vendor partners while ensuring project activity, results, and peer review compliance are tracked in accordance with established protocols.

• Work with other Milliman consultants and actuaries to manage large, complex client projects and relationships for Health & Group Benefits clients, both in a lead role and as a part of larger teams.
• Provide senior level consulting support to clients, including plan design, compliance, benefit strategy, and vendor selection and management.
• Manage the marketing and vendor search process for leave, disability and group life projects, and (depending on experience) for other lines of business as needed.
• Assist clients in managing program implementations following vendor selection.
• Leverage expertise and experience to build and strengthen relationships with current and prospective clients, along with internal resources and other market stakeholders.
• Develop and participate in opportunities for the sale or cross-sell of consulting services to clients and prospects, including marketing presentations to new prospects.
• Follow established Milliman protocol for tracking activity, project results and compliance with peer review standards.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with appropriate consultants within the Milliman group of practices.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with carrier / vendor partners.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Health & Welfare consulting professional with a bachelor’s degree and at least 10 years of success supporting clients in leave management, disability, and group life insurance. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of plan design, vendor search and management, and the legal and regulatory requirements affecting these programs, including FMLA, ADAAA, and Paid Family and Medical Leave laws.

You are a strong communicator and problem solver who can manage multiple priorities, work effectively with actuaries and clients, and navigate complex projects with confidence and attention to detail. A life and health producer license is required, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• At least ten years of demonstrated success providing Health & Welfare consulting services including leave management, disability, and group life insurance, with other product lines a plus.
• Life and health producer license
• Thorough understanding of disability, leave management, and group life insurance coverages, with other products a plus
• Current and relevant knowledge of legislation, market trends, and issues affecting the Health & Welfare market, with a focus on leave management, disability insurance, and group life
• Strong knowledge of the leave and disability legal and regulatory framework, including state and federal regulations such as Paid Family and Medical Leave laws, FMLA, and ADAAA
• Thorough understanding of the marketing/vendor search process and the ability to manage the full process
• Experience working with actuaries
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present on and manage discussions involving complex topics
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize and organize multiple complex projects
• Strong problem-solving skills, including taking initiative to conduct research and document the process used to reach conclusions
• Ability to work with time-sensitive material and meet multiple deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively in a team environment
• Travel required, up to 25%

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 is a remote position. Candidates hired into this role may work onsite in select Milliman office locations, if they prefer. The expected application deadline for this job is January 31, 2027.

Compensation

2026

• Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia the range is $135,125 - $222,985.
• All other locations the range is $117,500 - $193,900.

2027

• Alaska, California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York City, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington, or the District of Columbia the range is $137,828 - $227,445.
• All other locations the range is $119,850 - $197,778.

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.