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Location
Tampa, Florida
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
09M
Posted Date
14-Sep-2026
Job ID
20039
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join the nation’s largest non-medical carrier of group insurance, where your work will impact over 55,000 customers and cover more than 50 million employees and family members. As part of MetLife’s Group Benefits team, you’ll deliver innovative benefits solutions - life, disability, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits - tailored to today’s employers and workforces. Collaborate with customers, brokers, and partners to expand our offerings and reimagine digital experiences. Join us and be part of an organization committed to supporting customers when they need us most.
The Opportunity
Specialty Market Implementation focuses on providing a best-in-class onboarding experience for group customers new to MetLife or adding new products to their current benefit offering.
The Implementation Systems Analyst (ISA) supports the onboarding process by reviewing plan designs and additional case materials to set up internal systems across all lines, initiating the billing process, and delivering contracts for customers with 2-999 eligible lives for TPA, PEO, Association/Union/Trust and Affinity & Member Benefits (AMB) organizations.
This role, while individual in nature, requires a detail-oriented focus, task and deadline-driven based on the effective date of coverage, while remaining communicative and consultative to customer-facing partners including Implementation Leaders, Service, and Sales. Direct communication with customer is a must. Our main goal is always to keep the customer at the center of every action taken and every decision made.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage plans, billing, and administration installations across all MetLife systems and product lines for multiple customers simultaneously, while maintaining organizational goals and key metrics aligned to processing times and quality.
- Review, update, and deliver contractual documents in partnership with Contract Analysts, initiate first month's billing, resolve member-level discrepancies, and track key milestones and tasks through the workflow tool with accurate case documentation.
- Communicate implementation timeline changes and provisional updates impacting customer setup to key stakeholders including Implementation Leaders, Sales, Service, Underwriting, Claims, and Vendors.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential issues or delays by reviewing system feeds, product and process reporting, and collaborating with IT partners; contribute to annual process reviews and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and customer centricity.
- Maintain accurate workflow documentation, continuously learn new processes and systems, support team members with questions and case processing, and actively participate in training and daily team huddles.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years relevant business experience.
- Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong personal computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, strong customer-facing and relationship skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving with excellent attention to detail within tight timeframes.
- Ability to use approved AI tools to support routine tasks such as drafting, summarizing, organization information, and improving day-to-day efficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5-7 years of experience in the field of insurance.
- Strong customer service and project management skills.
The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $72,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
General Information
Location
Tampa, Florida
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Grade
09M
Posted Date
14-Sep-2026
Job ID
20039
Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
Join the nation’s largest non-medical carrier of group insurance, where your work will impact over 55,000 customers and cover more than 50 million employees and family members. As part of MetLife’s Group Benefits team, you’ll deliver innovative benefits solutions - life, disability, dental, vision, and voluntary benefits - tailored to today’s employers and workforces. Collaborate with customers, brokers, and partners to expand our offerings and reimagine digital experiences. Join us and be part of an organization committed to supporting customers when they need us most.
The Opportunity
Specialty Market Implementation focuses on providing a best-in-class onboarding experience for group customers new to MetLife or adding new products to their current benefit offering.
The Implementation Systems Analyst (ISA) supports the onboarding process by reviewing plan designs and additional case materials to set up internal systems across all lines, initiating the billing process, and delivering contracts for customers with 2-999 eligible lives for TPA, PEO, Association/Union/Trust and Affinity & Member Benefits (AMB) organizations.
This role, while individual in nature, requires a detail-oriented focus, task and deadline-driven based on the effective date of coverage, while remaining communicative and consultative to customer-facing partners including Implementation Leaders, Service, and Sales. Direct communication with customer is a must. Our main goal is always to keep the customer at the center of every action taken and every decision made.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and manage plans, billing, and administration installations across all MetLife systems and product lines for multiple customers simultaneously, while maintaining organizational goals and key metrics aligned to processing times and quality.
- Review, update, and deliver contractual documents in partnership with Contract Analysts, initiate first month's billing, resolve member-level discrepancies, and track key milestones and tasks through the workflow tool with accurate case documentation.
- Communicate implementation timeline changes and provisional updates impacting customer setup to key stakeholders including Implementation Leaders, Sales, Service, Underwriting, Claims, and Vendors.
- Proactively identify and resolve potential issues or delays by reviewing system feeds, product and process reporting, and collaborating with IT partners; contribute to annual process reviews and recommend improvements to maximize efficiency and customer centricity.
- Maintain accurate workflow documentation, continuously learn new processes and systems, support team members with questions and case processing, and actively participate in training and daily team huddles.
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years relevant business experience.
- Strong time management, organizational, and critical thinking skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities simultaneously.
- Strong personal computer skills with experience in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Detail-oriented and organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously, strong customer-facing and relationship skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving with excellent attention to detail within tight timeframes.
- Ability to use approved AI tools to support routine tasks such as drafting, summarizing, organization information, and improving day-to-day efficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 5-7 years of experience in the field of insurance.
- Strong customer service and project management skills.
The expected salary range for this position is $55,000 - $72,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more! For more information regarding MetLife’s U.S. benefits, please click here.
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
As part of our New Frontier strategy, MetLife is building an AI-enabled, people-centered future. We’re looking for people who bring curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset as we use AI to enhance how we serve customers, support communities, and evolve the way work gets done. At MetLife, AI is a responsible partner that supports human judgment, creativity, and continuous improvement while helping us build trust, inclusion, and long-term value.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
This posting is for a current vacancy and is anticipated to remain open for at least 90 days from the listed posting date.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Implementation Specialist
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your degree and experience to match the job description exactly. If your title abroad was 'Systems Consultant' but the U.S. role is 'Implementation Specialist,' get a credential evaluation that bridges the terminology before your employer files.
Target employers with documented EB-3 history
Focus on companies that have filed PERM applications for Implementation Specialist roles before. Employers familiar with the process move faster and are less likely to abandon sponsorship mid-way due to cost or timeline concerns.
Clarify sponsorship timing in interviews
Ask directly whether sponsorship begins at hire or after a probationary period. Some employers delay PERM filing for six to twelve months. Knowing this upfront lets you weigh offers accurately, especially if your current work authorization has an expiration date.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Implementation Specialist roles in your work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify the Level I through Level IV wages before negotiating, so your offer doesn't stall the PERM filing later.
Search green card jobs using Migrate Mate
Filter for Implementation Specialist positions where employers have active EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Migrate Mate surfaces roles by green card filing activity, saving you from applying to companies that list sponsorship but have no track record of following through.
Understand the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your background
Implementation Specialist roles typically qualify under EB-3 as a skilled worker or professional. If your employer requires a master's degree or you hold strong specialized credentials, USCIS may classify the petition under EB-2, which can affect your priority date and wait time.
Green Card Implementation Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Implementation Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Implementation Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as a professional or skilled worker, since the role typically requires a bachelor's degree in information technology, business, or a related field. If the employer's job description requires a master's degree or the candidate holds advanced credentials in a specialized area, the petition may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's immigration counsel and USCIS determine the final classification based on the actual job requirements.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for an Implementation Specialist?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa with an annual lottery cap and a maximum six-year duration without further action. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency with no recurring renewals. EB-3 for Implementation Specialists has no annual lottery, though per-country backlogs can affect wait times for nationals of India and China. The process takes longer upfront but delivers a permanent outcome rather than a renewable temporary status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this role?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a supervised DOL recruitment process, proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the Implementation Specialist position. The employer must advertise the role through specific channels, document results, and file an application with DOL. Only after PERM is certified can the employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The entire PERM stage typically takes six to eighteen months depending on DOL audit activity.
How can I find Implementation Specialist jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Implementation Specialist roles filtered by employers with a track record of EB-2 and EB-3 filings. This approach filters out listings where sponsorship is listed as possible but never actually initiated, helping you focus your applications on employers who have completed the PERM and I-140 process for similar roles before.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm working on an H-1B or OPT?
Yes. Employers can file PERM and the I-140 petition while you're authorized to work under H-1B, OPT, or another status. Your current work authorization doesn't need to expire before the green card process begins. In fact, starting early is practical because PERM and I-140 processing takes significant time. Once your priority date becomes current, you file for adjustment of status with USCIS while continuing to work.