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At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview
In this client facing role, you will provide data-driven guidance to external clients by analyzing benefits plan data, global market trends, and regulatory developments to improve plan performance and manage cost risk. You will partner with sales and service teams to identify clinical, financial, and utilization trends and deliver actionable strategies to clients. This role offers the ability to leverage your technical capabilities in a client facing capacity.
The position can be fully remote/virtual/work from home with some infrequent travel.
CLIENT ADVISORY & MARKET INSIGHT
- Provide advice and solutions to external clients using analysis of global market trends, regulatory developments, and benefits plan data.
- Identify population risk, clinical, financial, and utilization trends to support client strategy and plan performance.
- Partner with sales and service teams to develop actionable recommendations aimed at mitigating client claims costs.
- Present plan performance, clinical, and financial results to clients on an as-needed basis.
BENEFITS ANALYTICS & REPORTING
- Analyze benefits plan data to assess risk drivers, utilization patterns, and cost trends.
- Create and maintain employer-facing dashboard reports summarizing key clinical and financial insights.
- Respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests in support of sales, service, and client engagement needs.
- Cultivate and manage ongoing relationships with carriers and administrators to support data access, quality, and reporting needs.
RESEARCH, INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIPS
- Support innovation in the analytics advisory space through external research partnerships within defined areas of expertise.
- Apply research findings and industry insights to enhance client offerings, tools, and analytical approaches.
- Contribute to business development and renewal activities by strengthening the value of analytics-driven client solutions.
PROJECT DELIVERY & FUNCTIONAL CONTRIBUTION
- Work independently on larger, moderately complex or technical projects and assignments within the sub-function.
- Set objectives for own work aligned with project and departmental goals.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Solve non-routine issues using analytical judgment, prior experience, and established guidelines.
COLLABORATION & KNOWLEDGE SHARING
- Partner cross-functionally to address broader business and client needs.
- Train or support onboarding of new team members and provide input into performance evaluations.
- Influence others within the function through clear communication of data, policies, and practices.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Insurance industry experience, specifically employee benefits, strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Develops professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively with a team as well as independently, capable of meeting deadlines and delegating when necessary.
- Proactively approaches issues that could impact client retention.
- Proactively takes on additional responsibilities in support of the team when needed.
- Builds knowledge of Gallagher tools, systems and shared resources.
- Ability to manage/balance multiple priorities.
- Data Driven & Analytical skillset needed.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance.
- 401(K) and Roth options.
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
- Educational expense reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function).
- Training programs.
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing.
- Charitable matching gift program.
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
INTRODUCTION
At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.
Overview
In this client facing role, you will provide data-driven guidance to external clients by analyzing benefits plan data, global market trends, and regulatory developments to improve plan performance and manage cost risk. You will partner with sales and service teams to identify clinical, financial, and utilization trends and deliver actionable strategies to clients. This role offers the ability to leverage your technical capabilities in a client facing capacity.
The position can be fully remote/virtual/work from home with some infrequent travel.
CLIENT ADVISORY & MARKET INSIGHT
- Provide advice and solutions to external clients using analysis of global market trends, regulatory developments, and benefits plan data.
- Identify population risk, clinical, financial, and utilization trends to support client strategy and plan performance.
- Partner with sales and service teams to develop actionable recommendations aimed at mitigating client claims costs.
- Present plan performance, clinical, and financial results to clients on an as-needed basis.
BENEFITS ANALYTICS & REPORTING
- Analyze benefits plan data to assess risk drivers, utilization patterns, and cost trends.
- Create and maintain employer-facing dashboard reports summarizing key clinical and financial insights.
- Respond to ad hoc data and reporting requests in support of sales, service, and client engagement needs.
- Cultivate and manage ongoing relationships with carriers and administrators to support data access, quality, and reporting needs.
RESEARCH, INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIPS
- Support innovation in the analytics advisory space through external research partnerships within defined areas of expertise.
- Apply research findings and industry insights to enhance client offerings, tools, and analytical approaches.
- Contribute to business development and renewal activities by strengthening the value of analytics-driven client solutions.
PROJECT DELIVERY & FUNCTIONAL CONTRIBUTION
- Work independently on larger, moderately complex or technical projects and assignments within the sub-function.
- Set objectives for own work aligned with project and departmental goals.
- Recommend and implement enhancements to systems, tools, and processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Solve non-routine issues using analytical judgment, prior experience, and established guidelines.
COLLABORATION & KNOWLEDGE SHARING
- Partner cross-functionally to address broader business and client needs.
- Train or support onboarding of new team members and provide input into performance evaluations.
- Influence others within the function through clear communication of data, policies, and practices.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
- 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Insurance industry experience, specifically employee benefits, strongly preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Develops professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Works collaboratively with a team as well as independently, capable of meeting deadlines and delegating when necessary.
- Proactively approaches issues that could impact client retention.
- Proactively takes on additional responsibilities in support of the team when needed.
- Builds knowledge of Gallagher tools, systems and shared resources.
- Ability to manage/balance multiple priorities.
- Data Driven & Analytical skillset needed.
- Ability to travel up to 10%.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.
Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:
- Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
- Life and accident insurance.
- 401(K) and Roth options.
- Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA).
- Educational expense reimbursement.
- Paid parental leave.
Other benefits include:
- Digital mental health services (Talkspace).
- Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function).
- Training programs.
- Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing.
- Charitable matching gift program.
- And more...
The benefits summary above applies to fulltime positions. If you are not applying for a fulltime position, details about benefits will be provided during the selection process.
We value inclusion and diversity
Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.
Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.
Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Analytics Consultant
Lead with your technical stack
Analytics Consultants are evaluated on tools first. List SQL, Python, R, Tableau, or Power BI prominently on your resume. Employers scanning OPT candidates want to confirm technical fit before they consider sponsorship logistics.
Target consulting firms with established OPT pipelines
Large consulting firms like Deloitte, Accenture, and McKinsey have structured processes for OPT and H-1B visa sponsorship. These employers hire analytics roles at scale, which makes sponsorship administratively routine rather than a one-off decision.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Know your OPT end date and STEM extension eligibility before interviews. Employers ask. If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT, saying so immediately extends the timeline they're evaluating and removes a common objection.
Frame deliverables in business impact, not technical output
Analytics Consultants are hired to drive decisions, not just build dashboards. Reframe resume bullet points around outcomes: revenue influenced, costs reduced, decisions enabled. This positions you as a consultant, not a technician.
Pursue roles with client-facing components
Consulting employers prioritize candidates who can present findings to stakeholders. Highlight any experience translating data into recommendations for non-technical audiences. This skill differentiates analytics candidates and justifies sponsorship investment.
Apply early in the recruiting cycle
Consulting firms recruit on structured timelines, often finalizing offers months before a start date. Applying early gives employers time to process OPT paperwork and plan for potential H-1B sponsorship without timeline pressure.
Analytics Consultant OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Analytics Consultant role qualify for OPT work authorization?
Yes, provided the position requires a direct connection to your degree field. Analytics Consultant roles typically qualify when the work involves statistical analysis, data modeling, or quantitative methods tied to degrees in statistics, economics, data science, mathematics, or information systems. If your job duties match your degree's field of study, OPT authorization applies.
Can I work as an Analytics Consultant on STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in a STEM-designated field. Degrees in statistics, computer science, mathematics, economics, and information systems typically qualify. STEM OPT extends your work authorization by 24 months, giving you up to three years of total OPT. Your employer must also be enrolled in E-Verify to be eligible to support a STEM OPT extension.
Do Analytics Consultant employers typically sponsor H-1B visas?
Many do, particularly large consulting firms that hire analytics talent at scale. Employers who hire OPT candidates for Analytics Consultant roles often have existing H-1B sponsorship processes in place. Smaller firms may sponsor on a case-by-case basis. Searching on Migrate Mate lets you filter for employers who have a documented history of sponsoring these roles.
What degree fields support OPT authorization for Analytics Consultant roles?
The most commonly accepted fields are statistics, applied mathematics, economics, data science, computer science, information systems, and operations research. Business analytics degrees also qualify at many employers. The key is demonstrating that your degree's core curriculum directly relates to the quantitative and analytical work the role requires. A clear connection between coursework and job duties strengthens your authorization.
Can I work for a consulting firm on a client site while on OPT?
Yes, client-site work is generally permitted under OPT. The employment relationship must be with your sponsoring employer, not the client. Your job offer letter, pay stubs, and any OPT-related documentation should reflect the consulting firm as your employer of record. If your assignment changes clients or locations, notify your DSO to ensure your records stay current.