Health & Benefits Consultant

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Health team at Mercer, a Marsh business . This role will be based in Washington, DC and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office.

As the Health & Benefits Consultant , you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of employee benefits for our clients. In this dynamic position, you will perform in-depth analyses for larger, complex clients, collaborating with Mercer subject matter experts to deliver exceptional results. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of quality and accuracy in all deliverables. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the world of health and benefits!

We will count on you to:

• Provide financial, contract, and administrative analysis while managing portions of client projects and addressing ad hoc operational requests
• Support financial review and funding analysis, including underwriting, data analytics, and collaboration with actuaries
• Contribute to client strategy by interpreting benchmark data, presenting insights, and ensuring plan and program changes align with client objectives
• Manage project quality, timelines, and deliverables; delegate to and review work from junior team members
• Coordinate internal specialty resources to ensure deliverables meet client goals, deadlines, and professional standards
• Lead preparation, peer review, and delivery of clear, concise, client-facing communications and reports
• Work directly with clients to manage the request for proposal (RFP) process with health insurance carriers and internal analysts
• Establish and manage carrier and vendor relationships to support benefits administration, compliance, and plan implementation

What you need to have: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2-5 years of experience in health & benefits, preferably in a consulting environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize by level of urgency
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What makes you stand out?

• Holds a valid L&H License or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire
• Demonstrated ability to confidently present and communicate effectively to stakeholders

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.

Mercer is a business of Marsh (NYSE: MRSH), 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. For more information about Mercer, visit mercer.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

Marsh is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of 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 have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io.

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 $68,500 to $137,000.

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.