Data Analytics Consultant - Employee Benefits

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. How you'll make an impact 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% #LI-DK3 #LI-Remote 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 Click Here to review our U.S. Eligibility Requirements 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. 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. 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% #LI-DK3 #LI-Remote