Consultant

**Job Title:** Consultant, Alternative Funding Division **Department:** Employee Benefits **Reports To:** Chuck Batchelder, EB Growth and Practice Leader The **Consultant, Alternative Funding Division (AFD)**, plays a key role in supporting the agency’s alternatively funded employer medical plan business. This individual will partner closely with producer teams within their designated region to support self-funding initiatives, including prospecting, advisement, and assessment of groups evaluating a transition to self-funding. The Consultant will work collaboratively with the AFD Analyst to assist in pricing RFPs for stop-loss, pharmacy benefit management (PBM), Third Party Administrator (TPA), and carve-out arrangements. The Consultant serves as a subject matter resource on self-funding concepts and assists in advancing the agency’s growth objectives through strategic advisement, education, and producer support.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities** **Internal Education:** Assist in developing and delivering educational materials and training sessions for internal producers and staff on self-funding concepts and best practices. current knowledge of industry trends, emerging risk mitigation solutions, and regulatory updates **Qualifications** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Healthcare Administration, or a related field—or equivalent experience.**5+ years** of experience in the employee benefits industry, preferably with exposure to alternative-funding and self-insured medical plans. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with sales and client service teams. **Skills** Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with internal and external stakeholders. Active Life & Health insurance license **Compensation and Benefits** Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.* **Physical Wellness:** Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.* **Mental Wellness:** Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.* **Financial Wellness:** Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.* **Family Care:** Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.* **... and so much more!** #J-18808-Ljbffr