Senior Consultant

Vice President, Benefits Consulting

About the Opportunity

A well-established benefits consulting organization is seeking a Vice President to provide strategic leadership across a portfolio of complex Health & Welfare clients. This individual will serve as a senior advisor, oversee client relationships, guide consulting teams, and help shape long-term benefits strategies.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience within an employee benefits consulting firm, brokerage, or carrier environment and is comfortable working directly with executive-level stakeholders. This position offers a combination of client leadership, technical consulting, team development, and business growth responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and expand relationships with large and complex Health & Welfare clients
• Advise clients on benefits strategy, plan design, funding, cost management, and vendor optimization
• Oversee projects across medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, spending accounts, and stop-loss coverage
• Guide renewal planning, claims analysis, financial modeling, benchmarking, and utilization reviews
• Lead RFP processes, vendor evaluations, negotiations, and implementation initiatives
• Present strategic and financial recommendations to senior leadership and executive committees
• Identify emerging cost drivers, marketplace trends, compliance considerations, and plan improvement opportunities
• Provide oversight and direction to consultants, analysts, and client service professionals
• Mentor team members and support their continued professional development
• Contribute to business development through prospect meetings, finalist presentations, and industry relationships
• Partner with internal leaders to improve client delivery, team performance, and practice growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• 15+ years of experience in Health & Welfare consulting, employee benefits brokerage, underwriting, or a related environment
• Strong knowledge of group health plan strategy, financial analysis, funding arrangements, and vendor management
• Experience managing sophisticated client relationships and presenting to executive-level audiences
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and oversee complex consulting engagements
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Working knowledge of employee benefits regulations and healthcare compliance requirements
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and benefits-related technology platforms

Preferred Experience

• CEBS designation, actuarial training, underwriting experience, or another relevant professional credential
• Active Health and Life license or willingness to obtain one
• Experience supporting business development and finalist presentations
• Established professional relationships within the Washington, DC and Mid-Atlantic benefits market

Additional Information

• Hybrid working environment
• Periodic regional travel may be required
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to influence practice growth and take on broader leadership responsibilities