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Empower AI · 10 hours ago

Sr. Benefits Manager

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Empower AI is a company focused on providing AI solutions for government agencies. The Senior Benefits Manager will lead the strategy, design, administration, and optimization of employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals.

Information ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a long‑term benefits strategy that supports talent attraction, retention, and employee well‑being in a competitive government contractor environment

Monitor industry trends and government contractor benchmarks to ensure offerings remain competitive and compliant. Analyze market trends, benchmarking data, and workforce insights to recommend enhancements or new programs

Partner with senior HR and Finance leaders to align benefits strategy with organizational priorities and budget

Manage benefits for cleared and uncleared populations, including unique requirements for secure facilities and classified programs

Provide subject‑matter expertise during proposal development, including fringe rate modeling, SCA modeling, benefits narratives, and cost‑allowability considerations under FAR

Oversee the administration of health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit programs across multiple states and contract types

Lead annual open enrollment, ensuring clear communication and seamless execution for a dispersed workforce

Lead the implementation of Empower AI’s new UKG benefits portal

Oversee leave programs, including FMLA, state leave laws, and contract‑specific leave requirements

Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefits transactions, plan changes, and employee inquiries

Serve as the final point of resolution for benefits issues. Oversee and manage Beneftis@empower.ai mailbox

Manage compliance with government‑contracting‑specific requirements, including: Service Contract Act (SCA) health & welfare benefits, FAR and CAS rules related to benefit cost allowability, Contract‑specific benefit obligations, Oversee all required filings, audits, plan documents, and nondiscrimination testing

Maintain strong internal controls and documentation for all benefits processes

Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, TPAs, and technology vendors

Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, and performance evaluations

Monitor plan costs, forecast trends, and recommend cost‑containment strategies

Overall responsibility for all benefits billing and budget administration

Develop clear, engaging benefits communications and education materials

Partner with Communications Specialist to educate employees on all benefit offerings, changes, webinars, etc

Partner with HRBPs and managers to ensure consistent understanding of benefits policies

Drive initiatives that improve employee awareness, utilization, and satisfaction

Supervise and mentor benefits generalist

Establish benefit team goals, workflows, and service standards

Develop and maintain annual benefits calendar with project plan milestones

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence

Qualification

Benefits administrationU.S. benefits regulationsVendor managementHRIS/benefits platformsProject managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam leadership