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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 a great opportunity to build strong client relationships while gaining deep expertise in health and group benefits!
We will count on you to:
- 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.
What you need to have:
- 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.
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 reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
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.
Company:
Marsh
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 a great opportunity to build strong client relationships while gaining deep expertise in health and group benefits!
We will count on you to:
- 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.
What you need to have:
- 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.
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 reasonableaccommodations@marsh.com.
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Analyst
Verify your degree aligns with the role
USCIS requires your degree field to relate directly to benefits analysis. A degree in HR, finance, actuarial science, or business administration satisfies this. A general studies degree without coursework in compensation or employee benefits may trigger an RFE.
Check employer LCA history before applying
Use Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Analyst roles by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history. This tells you which companies have already navigated the DOL certification process for this specific occupation, not just for visa sponsorship broadly.
Target industries with consistent H-1B demand
Health insurance carriers, third-party benefits administrators, and large self-insured employers file H-1B petitions for Benefits Analysts regularly. These employers have established HR and legal infrastructure for sponsorship, reducing the friction of educating a new employer on the process.
Request the prevailing wage tier in your offer
Ask your prospective employer which DOL wage level they intend to certify on the LCA. Level I and Level II filings can affect your negotiating position and signal how the employer classifies the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check the prevailing wage for your metro area before accepting.
Document your benefits-specific technical credentials
Certifications like CEBS or CBP strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your H-1B petition. Compile documentation showing your work requires theoretical and practical application of benefits plan design, ERISA compliance, or actuarial analysis, not just administrative processing.
Clarify who owns the filing timeline at offer stage
Confirm whether your employer will file a standard or premium processing petition before you resign any current role. A standard H-1B petition can take several months, and if you're changing status from another visa, your gap in authorized work status could affect your start date.
H-1B Visa Benefits Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Analyst role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Benefits Analyst roles generally qualify as specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human resources, business administration, finance, or actuarial science. USCIS evaluates the specific duties listed in the job description, so positions that focus on plan design, compliance, or data analysis carry a stronger case than roles that are primarily administrative.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Benefits Analysts?
Employers most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for Benefits Analysts include large health insurance carriers, benefits consulting firms, Fortune 500 companies with sizable HR operations, and healthcare systems. These organizations file LCAs with the DOL regularly for this occupation code. You can search verified sponsoring employers by role on Migrate Mate, which surfaces companies with documented H-1B filing history for Benefits Analyst positions specifically.
Can a Benefits Analyst role support an H-1B if my degree is in a different field?
It depends on how directly your degree relates to the work. USCIS accepts degrees in HR, business, finance, economics, or actuarial science for this role. If your degree is in an unrelated field, your employer will need to demonstrate through your job duties and any professional certifications that your background still meets the specialty occupation standard. An RFE is more likely in that scenario.
What happens to my H-1B if I change employers while working as a Benefits Analyst?
Your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you begin work with them. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start the new job once the transfer petition is filed and received by USCIS, as long as your previous H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. The new employer files a new LCA with the DOL certifying the prevailing wage for your role and location.
How do I confirm a Benefits Analyst role meets the prevailing wage requirement?
Your employer is required to pay at least the prevailing wage for the role in the specific geographic area where you'll work. You can check prevailing wage levels for Benefits Analyst positions using the OFLC Wage Search, which draws from Bureau of Labor Statistics data and the O*NET occupational classification system. The LCA your employer files with the DOL must certify the offered wage meets or exceeds that threshold.