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Benefits Analyst roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers in insurance, healthcare, and financial services regularly file H-1B petitions for this title, making it a viable path for skilled professionals seeking U.S. work authorization.
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INTRODUCTION
At Alliant Insurance Services, we thrive on creating employee benefits solutions built on the idea that health makes growth possible. As top tier professionals dedicated to solving our clients' health and welfare insurance challenges, Alliant team members deliver an unrivaled depth of service, and our unique approach enables us to help clients stay resilient and turn change into opportunity. This position is a chance to join a dynamic, expanding company with prospects for individual and career growth.
As one of the 5 largest insurance brokerage firms in the U.S., Alliant provides property and casualty, workers' compensation, employee benefits, surety, and financial products and services to clients nationwide.
SUMMARY
Responsible for working with account team in processing renewals, conducting and analyzing marketing, preparing financial summaries and providing general technical support for assigned fully-insured and self-funded accounts. Performs a variety of analysis including provider network analysis and carrier utilization analysis.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Initiates recurring analyst renewal projects on assigned accounts (pre-renewal spreads, carrier renewal process initiation, information requests, etc.); Gathers, reviews and validates all information related to assigned clients for renewal analysis and marketing purposes, gaining comprehensive familiarity with client’s current details and history;
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Evaluates carrier utilization reporting to identify key cost drivers and make recommendations for possible plan design changes;
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Coordinates and assists in renewal challenges (underwriting);
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Creates new financial reporting package from templates as needed;
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Conducts provider network comparison analysis (access disruption analysis);
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Coordinates with account team to understand strategy for client renewal and define roles and responsibilities. Revisits throughout the renewal development process, outlining renewal project action items, including all deadlines;
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Collaborates with all current insurance carriers and vendors to obtain preliminary and/or firm renewals and prepares initial financial summary and benefit highlights;
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Presents preliminary renewal summaries and marketing results to account team to determine plan options and/or marketing strategy; works with account team to develop and execute negotiation strategy;
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Presents all final results to account team; determines content and structure of renewal presentation and identifies analytical support materials (i.e.; utilization review, contribution strategy, benchmarking, financial reporting, etc.);
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Executes all relevant plan option requests, marketing projects and necessary analysis to complete account strategy objectives;
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Reviews all marketing and plan option responses, evaluates for accuracy and completeness, and requests clarifications and revisions as needed;
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Handles ongoing (monthly/quarterly) client maintenance projects as determined by account team;
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Reviews team members work for accuracy and completeness as needed;
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Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
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Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Business or Mathematics preferred.
One (1) or more years related work experience.
Valid insurance license (or must be obtained within ninety (90) days of employment).
Must continue to meet Continuing Education requirements for license renewal.
Basic knowledge of compliance topics (HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, Medicare).
Basic knowledge of programs (know of existence and how to get a quote).
Salesforce experience preferred.
Knowledge of all major fully-insured and self-funded lines of benefits insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability, EAP).
SKILLS
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Power Point, and Outlook
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Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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Excellent problem solving and time management skills
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Good customer service skills, including telephone and listening skills
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Excellent planning, organizational and prioritization skills
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Ability to work within a team and to foster teamwork
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Ability to work productively as an individual to accomplish assigned projects
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Ability to prioritize work for multiple projects and deadlines
We are proud to provide comprehensive, high quality employee programs to meet employees' needs now and in the future, including a very competitive financial package. We encourage you to explore what we have to offer.
For immediate consideration for this position, please click on the "Apply" button.
Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on their qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including California law.
Applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process or would like to review these materials in an alternative format, please reach out to Careers@Alliant.com.
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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.