Benefits Analyst Jobs in Virginia
Benefits Analyst jobs in Virginia are in strong demand, with consistent openings across federal contracting, defense, healthcare, and financial services sectors at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior total rewards specialist. The heaviest concentration of hiring is in Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach, where anchor employers such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Inova Health System, and General Dynamics have long-standing benefits functions. The most sought-after specialties in Virginia are health and welfare plan administration, retirement and 401(k) compliance, and total rewards strategy. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- GENERAL SUMMARY
- The Health Benefits Analyst conducts interviews and counsel patient account guarantors to identify sources of payment of hospital bills. Responsibilities include but not limited to, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining insurance authorizations and serving as a knowledgeable resource to the transplant team. Reports to the Patient Account Manager.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits for transplant services.
- Obtains insurance authorizations related to transplant services.
- Obtains transplant pharmacy authorizations.
- Serves as a resource to the patient for insurance coverage and billing inquires.
- Acts as a liaison to the transplant team to ensure financial coverage for transplant services.
- Functions as a liaison between Hospital departments, insurance carriers, third party vendors, and patients in obtaining insurance eligibility, authorization of services and funding sources for hospital services.
- Performs a variety of patient accounting functions to ensure timely collection and processing of hospital accounts receivable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None required.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of one to three years of experience working in patient financial services, transplant financial counseling, and/or transplant insurance authorizations.
- Minimum of six to twelve months of Medical Billing experience in a hospital or physician office Patient Accounts department.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology required.
- Prior transplant experience a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively gather and exchange information in both oral and written communications.
- Must have intermediate level typing and personal computer skills to maintain and create routine business correspondence.
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Location: Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters · Patient Financial Services PFS
Schedule: Full-Time, Days, M-F
- GENERAL SUMMARY
- The Health Benefits Analyst conducts interviews and counsel patient account guarantors to identify sources of payment of hospital bills. Responsibilities include but not limited to, verifying insurance eligibility, obtaining insurance authorizations and serving as a knowledgeable resource to the transplant team. Reports to the Patient Account Manager.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Verifies insurance eligibility and benefits for transplant services.
- Obtains insurance authorizations related to transplant services.
- Obtains transplant pharmacy authorizations.
- Serves as a resource to the patient for insurance coverage and billing inquires.
- Acts as a liaison to the transplant team to ensure financial coverage for transplant services.
- Functions as a liaison between Hospital departments, insurance carriers, third party vendors, and patients in obtaining insurance eligibility, authorization of services and funding sources for hospital services.
- Performs a variety of patient accounting functions to ensure timely collection and processing of hospital accounts receivable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
- None required.
- MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum of one to three years of experience working in patient financial services, transplant financial counseling, and/or transplant insurance authorizations.
- Minimum of six to twelve months of Medical Billing experience in a hospital or physician office Patient Accounts department.
- Comprehensive knowledge of medical/pharmaceutical terminology required.
- Prior transplant experience a plus.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to effectively gather and exchange information in both oral and written communications.
- Must have intermediate level typing and personal computer skills to maintain and create routine business correspondence.
- WORKING CONDITIONS
- Normal office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Click here to view physical requirements.
Location: Childrens Hospital of The Kings Daughters · Patient Financial Services PFS
Schedule: Full-Time, Days, M-F
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What Virginia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in benefits analyst jobs across Virginia.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Professional certification such as CEBS, PHR, or SHRM-CP preferred or required
- Two or more years of experience administering employee benefits programs
- Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and federal benefits compliance regulations
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or ADP for benefits administration
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel or reporting tools to audit benefits data
Benefits Analyst Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a benefits analyst in Virginia?
Most Virginia employers require a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field as the baseline for a benefits analyst role. Virginia does not issue a state-specific license for benefits analysts, so the path to employment runs through nationally recognized credentials: the Certified Employee Benefit Specialist designation, the SHRM-CP, or the PHR. Gaining hands-on experience through HR coordinator or benefits administrator roles at Virginia's large healthcare systems, federal contractors, or financial institutions is the most direct route to advancement.
How much do benefits analysts make in Virginia?
Benefits analysts in Virginia earn a median of about $81,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $54,410 for the lowest 10% to over $136,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire benefits analysts in Virginia?
Employers hiring benefits analysts in Virginia right now include Airbus, Arclin, and Family Dollar, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Virginia's concentration of federal contractors, major health systems, and financial services firms means demand for benefits analysts with compliance and plan administration experience is particularly consistent throughout the year.
Which Virginia cities have the most benefits analyst jobs?
Richmond, Herndon, and Norfolk account for the most benefits analyst openings in Virginia. Northern Virginia dominates due to its dense cluster of federal contractors and technology firms headquartered there, while Richmond draws volume from corporate headquarters in financial services and healthcare, and Virginia Beach reflects demand from the large military and defense employer base anchoring Hampton Roads.
Are there remote benefits analyst jobs in Virginia?
Yes, and more than most fields, because benefits analysis is primarily desk-based, data-driven work that translates well to remote environments. About 67% of benefits analyst openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly employers in the state have adopted flexible arrangements for this function. Benefits compliance, reporting, and vendor management tasks are the duties most frequently performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a benefits analyst in Virginia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a benefits administrator or HR coordinator role, which Virginia's large healthcare networks and federal contractors hire for regularly and treat as a pipeline into analyst positions. Employers such as Inova Health System and large Northern Virginia contractors frequently bring on associates without deep benefits experience and train them on plan administration internally. Pursuing the SHRM-CP while working in a generalist HR role builds the credential that accelerates the move into a dedicated benefits function, and proficiency in Workday or ADP gives candidates a concrete, demonstrable edge in Virginia applications.
Where can I find and apply to benefits analyst jobs in Virginia?
You can find and apply to benefits analyst jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across industries and experience levels. Find a role that fits and apply directly to the employer through the listing.
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