Senior Employee Benefits Analyst - Public Sector

Brown & Brown; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401k

Student Loan Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Brown & Brown in Florida is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Analyst - Public Sector to join our growing team. This senior analyst leads complex renewal analyses, evaluates claims data, and develops strategic recommendations for client benefit programs.

The role focuses on data-driven insights, RFP processes, and cost management across public sector clients, partnering with Benefits Consultants and client staff to optimize programs and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in employee benefits, analytics, brokerage, or consulting.
• Advanced renewal and financial analysis, claims/utilization reporting, and RFP development.
• Strong knowledge of fully insured and self-funded plans and regulations (ACA, COBRA).
• Public sector experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex renewal analyses for all lines of coverage.
• Evaluate claims experience and utilization to identify cost drivers.
• Develop data-driven recommendations for long-term planning.
• Lead RFP processes and carrier evaluations for clients.
• Present analyses and recommendations to client staff and leadership.
• Translate financial and healthcare data into clear client insights.
• Collaborate with Benefits Consultants on strategy and design.
• Support negotiations with carriers.
• Provide advanced financial and management reporting.
• Contribute to evaluation of new services or vendors.

Skills

Renewal analysis

Financial analysis

Claims reporting

RFP development

Carrier evaluations

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, Business Administration, Public Health, or related field

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.

Brown & Brown is seeking a Senior Employee Benefits Analyst - Public Sector to join our growing team!

The Senior Employee Benefits Analyst serves as a lead analytical resource for public sector clients, responsible for delivering advanced financial analysis, strategic reporting, and data‑driven insights across complex employee benefit programs. Building upon foundational analyst responsibilities, this role provides deeper evaluation of renewal and proposal data, identifies trends and risks, and develops actionable recommendations that support long-term benefits strategy and cost management.

How You Will Contribute:

• 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 the 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.

Skills & Experience to be Successful:

• 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, and RFP development and carrier evaluations.
• Strong knowledge of fully insured and self‑funded benefit plans, and employee benefits regulations (ACA, COBRA, etc.).
• Public sector experience preferred.

Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being

• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
• Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.

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