Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst

MMC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Marsh is seeking a Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst to join our Health team within People & Investments. The role supports strategy, design, implementation, and administration of health and welfare programs for client companies, with a hybrid work setup based in Seattle or Portland.

Responsibilities include assisting senior consultants with needs assessment, RFPs, data analysis, vendor relations, and client communications.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants with reviewing client needs, recommending suitable approaches, and helping implement benefit program strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret health care data for reporting to the client.
• Develop an awareness of the insurance vendor marketplace, plan designs, health care cost factors, and the renewal process for health and group benefit programs.
• Coordinate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of a client.
• Help write and structure client communications, including proposals, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team, part of our People & Investments business at Marsh. This role can be based in Seattle or Portland and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As a Senior Health & Benefits Consulting Analyst, you will work closely with the team in the strategy, design, implementation, and administration of client companies' health and welfare programs. Managing the RFP process, crafting client communications, and collaborating with internal teams and external carriers will be key to driving successful outcomes. This is great opportunity to build strong client relationships while gaining deep expertise in health and group benefits!

Responsibilities

• Assist senior consultants with reviewing client needs, recommending suitable approaches, and helping implement benefit program strategies.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret health care data for reporting to the client.
• Thrive and be motivated by an environment that embraces AI and technology-enabled tools.
• Develop an awareness of the insurance vendor marketplace, plan designs, health care cost factors, and the renewal process for health and group benefit programs.
• Coordinate the Request for Proposal (RFP) process on behalf of a client.
• Help write and structure client communications, including proposals, reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal teams and subject matter experts, as well as develop relationships with clients.
• Interact with carriers and vendors to gather quotes, negotiate, handle client service issues, and review plan documentation.
• Assist in other areas as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• 1-3 years of experience in health and benefits, human resources, or a related field.
• Strong business acumen with a natural curiosity to learn and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong working relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What makes you stand out?

• Previous working experience with health and benefits.
• Advanced Excel skills; Vlookup, pivot tables, macros.
• Desire to help make an impact on global and domestic health and wellbeing trends.

Why join our team:

We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders. We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities. Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.

Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) is a global leader in risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting, advising clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue of over $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best, most qualified people and value colleagues of all backgrounds, without regard to age background, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, veteran status (including protected veterans), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [e-mail].

Marsh is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All Marsh colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one "anchor day" per week on which their full team will be together in person.

The applicable base salary range for this role is $54,000 to $108,000.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.