Hybrid Benefits Consultant: Health & Welfare Analytics

The Segal Company (Eastern States), Inc. in; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

401(k) contributions

Pension plan (non-contributory)

Medical benefits incl. HSA

Dental benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

The Segal Company (Eastern States), Inc. is seeking an Associate Benefits Consultant (Administrative) to support health and welfare engagements, analyze benefit design and funding options, and coordinate with clients, carriers, and internal specialists.

Hybrid role based in multiple cities, offering hands-on analysis and mentorship of junior staff. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in benefits consulting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into practical client

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of relevant experience in benefits consulting, a health plan, underwriting, or a similar employer environment.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in a quantitative or business discipline; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Experience analyzing, designing, or implementing health and welfare benefit programs, with a strong understanding of plan design, insurance funding arrangements, and carrier operations.
• Strong analytical judgement and problem-solving ability, with attention to assumptions, data quality, and documentation.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence interacting with clients, carriers, vendors, and internal specialists while contributing to the successful delivery of consulting engagements.
• Demonstrated initiative, ownership, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, fulfill commitments, and proactively raise issues before they affect delivery.
• Ability to guide junior colleagues while remaining accountable for the quality and timeliness of assigned work.

Responsibilities

• Analyzing claims experience, cost trends, financial performance, budget projections, renewals and plan design alternatives; and explaining the implications of findings to project leaders and clients.
• Preparing reports, memoranda, and presentations that translate technical analyses into clear conclusions, tradeoffs, and recommended next steps.
• Serving as a technical or secondary consultant on selected assignments, responding to client and team questions and coordinating with carriers, vendors, and internal specialists.
• Managing defined projects or workstreams, including scope, work plan, budget, milestones, quality review, and delivery.
• Reviewing the work of junior analysts for accuracy, completeness, and clear documentation while providing timely coaching and practical developmental feedback.
• Contributing to practice development, quality improvement, and business development initiatives including proposals and expansion opportunities with existing clients.

Skills

Benefits consulting experience

Client relationship management

Project coordination

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Segal Company (Eastern States), Inc. is seeking an Associate Benefits Consultant (Administrative) to support health and welfare engagements, analyze benefit design and funding options, and coordinate with clients, carriers, and internal specialists.

Hybrid role based in multiple cities, offering hands-on analysis and mentorship of junior staff. Ideal candidates bring 4+ years in benefits consulting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into practical client