Director of Benefits

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Director of Benefits leading strategy, design, and execution of benefits programs at a financial services firm. Overseeing compliance and administration while managing vendor relationships.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeWest Mclean • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $166,000 - $248,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the strategy, design, and execution of a comprehensive, enterprise-wide benefits program
Define and execute the organization’s benefits strategy
Oversee plan design, vendor partnerships, compliance, and administration
Partner closely with senior HR leadership and executive stakeholders
Evaluate workforce data, utilization trends, and market benchmarks to inform plan design
Lead vendor selection and partnership strategy across medical, retirement, and ancillary benefits
Negotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to optimize cost and service delivery
Oversee benefits administration and ensure seamless delivery across the organization
Manage benefits budget, forecasting, and financial performance
Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA
Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
15+ years of experience in employee benefits
7–10+ years of experience leading benefits strategy, design, and administration in large organizations
Proven experience managing vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance
Strong leadership experience with the ability to build and develop high-performing teams
Deep knowledge of benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA)
Strong analytical and financial management skills
Excellent executive-level communication and influencing skills
CEBS or similar professional certification (preferred)
Experience with self-insured health plans and claims analytics (preferred)

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Hard Skills & Tools

benefits program designvendor selectioncontract negotiationfinancial managementclaims analyticsdata evaluationcompliance managementbudget managementmarket benchmarkingadministration of benefits

Soft Skills

leadershipteam developmentexecutive communicationinfluencing skillsanalytical skills

Certifications

CEBS