Benefits Specialist II
Falls Church, VA 
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Benefits Specialist II

Gatehouse Administration Center

Description

Performs the full range of professional duties required to support benefits administration, including the performance of complex and/or sensitive activities; provides guidance on and resolves benefit issues; monitors legislative compliance and administrative changes that impact benefits; recommends and implements changes in programming, workflow, policies, and procedures; audits benefits program data and provides reporting for mandated filings and fiscal performance of benefit plans; participates in procurement and contracts processes; collaborates and monitors third-party vendor performance; provides professional development to staff; may manage a large-scale, long-term project.

Qualifications

Required

  • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
  • Five (5) years of progressively more responsible benefits administration, human resources, financial services, or related experience, two (2) years of which shall have been at a specialist level providing benefits administration.
  • Knowledge of the theory, procedures, and practices of benefits administration.
  • Knowledge of policies and regulations and local, state, and federal laws that relate to the benefits office.
  • Proficiency in the use of technology and data compilation, analysis, and reporting.
  • Ability to provide subject matter expert advice on complex issues.
  • Ability to lead and facilitate discussions to resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to interpret, assess, and recommend modifications to procedures, regulations, and legislation.
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate financial and administrative data to develop and generate reports for program performance, mandated filing requirements, and/or fiscal decision-making.
  • Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate the contractual specifications of bids and proposals.
  • Ability to establish and maintain successful collaborative working relationships with diverse personnel and outside vendors to address needs and ensure that programs meet goals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Preferred
  • Certification as an Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), Group Benefits Associate (GBA), Retirement Plans Associate (RPA), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Salary Range

$81,300 - $138,347

Salary Grade

Unified Scale-Schedule B/Grade 006

Office

Financial Services/Benefit Services

Contract Length

260-Day Contract

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Percent Full-Time

Full Time

Job Type

Human Resources

Open
Until
Filled

Yes

Re-Adv.
Position

Yes

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 years
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