USAJOBS · 11 hours ago
SUPERVISORY BENEFITS SPECIALIST NF-05
Fort Sam Houston, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$91K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory Benefits Specialist for the Army's Employee Benefits Division. The role involves managing employee benefits programs, representing these programs to eligible employees, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as an Army benefits specialist in support of Department of Defense NAF Health Benefits and Life Insurance Group Plans
Represents assigned benefits program(s) to eligible employees, participants, Human Resource Offices, and Department of Army and Department of Defense personnel policy offices
Acts as liaison between participants and insurers or third party administrators
Examines, adjudicates and authorizes claims under the plans
Applies and interprets statutory, regulatory, and medical plan provisions to determine eligibility for enrollment and benefits
Drafts regulatory plan changes in coordination with AG-1 PPDD-NAF and DoD NAF guidance
Responsible for updates and management of the assigned program(s), enrollment and termination of participants, and reconciliation of eligibility data in automated benefits systems
Ensures accountability for payments and correct electronic data with insurers, third party administrators, and payroll systems
Resolves enrollment and claim processing discrepancies
Ensures continuation of coverage for eligible retirees, survivors, and terminated employees
Represents Army NAF on the DODHBP Joint Services Committee
Monitors trends and cost data, and recommends strategies and plan provisions to maintain optimal benefit levels
Coordinates agreements with third-party administrators, reconciles HMO participant data, and generates self-invoices for monthly payments
Responsible for internal controls to maintain accountability and solvency of the plan funds
Performs a full range of supervisory functions for assigned staff
Participates in developing administrative systems within the office to improve operations, internal controls, and customer service
Participates in special projects and provides assistance as needed in the administration of other employee benefit programs
Performs associated administrative functions including benefits database maintenance
Qualification
Required
Experience coordinating employee benefits plans between third-party administrators, payroll interfaces, human resources offices, and customers
Experience interpreting plan documents and recommending changes to benefits policy with higher-level entities
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in management of the assigned program(s); i.e., medical/dental, flexible spending/savings accounts, life insurance, long-term care, retirement programs (defined benefit/defined contribution); to include claims examining, adjudication, automation, and payroll accountability
Experience developing and delivering benefits presentations and employee benefits workshops
Experience providing demonstrated leadership and a full range of supervisory functions to an assigned staff
Preferred
At least 3+ years experience at the next lower level administering federal Employee Benefits programs is preferred
Benefits
Enrollment in health and life insurance
Participation in 401k and retirement plans
Paid personal time off and federal holidays
Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance.
Company
USAJOBS
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