Remote Senior Benefits Analytics Lead

Risk Strategies Company; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Brown, Inc. is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Analyst to lead advanced financial analysis and strategic reporting for public sector clients.

You will manage complex benefit programs, oversee renewal analyses and RFP processes, and collaborate with consultants, client services, and external vendors to drive cost management and sustainable benefits decisions. You will translate healthcare data into actionable insights, present findings to client leadership, and mentor Analysts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Public Health, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in employee benefits, analytics, brokerage, or consulting.
• Advanced experience with renewal and financial analysis, claims and utilization reporting, RFP development and carrier evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of fully insured and self-funded benefit plans and related regulations (ACA, COBRA).
• Public sector experience preferred; active State issued 2-15 License.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex renewal analyses across all lines of coverage, including non‑marketed and negotiated plans.
• Evaluate claims experience, utilization trends, and financial performance to identify risks, opportunities, and cost drivers.
• Develop strategic, data‑driven recommendations that support long‑term benefits planning and funding strategies.
• Lead the development and execution of Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for assigned clients.
• Analyze and compare carrier proposals, identifying competitive positioning and financial impact.
• Support and actively participate in carrier negotiations in partnership with the Benefits Consultant.
• Develop and deliver advanced financial and management reporting (scheduled and ad hoc).
• Present renewal analyses, performance results, and recommendations to client staff, committees, and leadership groups.
• Translate complex financial and healthcare data into clear, concise, and client‑focused insights.
• Partner with the Benefits Consultants in strategic planning and design of client benefit programs.
• Act as a key analytical resource for assigned clients, supporting ongoing decision‑making and plan optimization.
• Contribute to the evaluation and recommendation of new services, vendors, or program enhancements.
• Review and interpret compliance requirements including 112.08 filings, OPEB reporting, and imputed income analysis.
• Ensure analyses consider regulatory factors (ACA, COBRA, healthcare reform).
• Support due diligence, compliance reviews, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Create financial reports for all funding arrangements, including fully insured and self‑funded plans.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Analysts on financial modeling, reporting standards, and analytical techniques.
• Review work for accuracy, consistency, and quality prior to client delivery.
• Support onboarding and training of new analytical team members.
• Collaborate with Client Services, Consultants, carriers, and vendors to ensure aligned execution and client outcomes.
• Support issue resolution related to data, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Contribute to process improvements, standardization efforts, and analytical best practices.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Renewal analysis

RFP development

Carrier evaluations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Brown & Brown, Inc. is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Analyst to lead advanced financial analysis and strategic reporting for public sector clients.

You will manage complex benefit programs, oversee renewal analyses and RFP processes, and collaborate with consultants, client services, and external vendors to drive cost management and sustainable benefits decisions. You will translate healthcare data into actionable insights, present findings to client leadership, and mentor Analysts.