Strategic Health & Welfare Benefits Architect

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Referral bonus

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is seeking a Benefit Consultant to optimize Health & Welfare benefit programs for large self-funded clients. You will analyze claims, develop cost-containment strategies, and lead vendor evaluations and RFPs.

You will manage client relationships and ensure timely deliverables via actuarial and internal teams. The role requires 5–10 years in insurance/employee benefits, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to travel.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in insurance, employee benefits, or HR.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare programs (self-funded medical, Rx, dental, vision, disability, life, absence, etc.).
• Experience managing large, self-funded clients in consulting or brokerage.
• Full-cycle RFP experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide client satisfaction and service delivery.
• Lead vendor evaluations, RFPs, procurement, implementation, and performance tracking.
• Communicate industry trends, benchmarks, and regulatory updates.
• Oversee project management for deliverables, compliance deadlines, and annual planning.
• Manage RFP processes, renewals, contract negotiations, and vendor implementations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants is seeking a Benefit Consultant to optimize Health & Welfare benefit programs for large self-funded clients. You will analyze claims, develop cost-containment strategies, and lead vendor evaluations and RFPs.

You will manage client relationships and ensure timely deliverables via actuarial and internal teams. The role requires 5–10 years in insurance/employee benefits, strong analytical and communication skills, and ability to travel.