Health & Benefits Consultant - Assistant VP (Baltimore, MD OR Wa

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General Information
US-MD-Baltimore
N/A
4 Year Degree
Full-Time
At least 10 year(s)
Not Specified
False
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Job Description

About Aon

Aon Corporation (NYSE:AON) is the leading global provider of risk management services, insurance and reinsurance brokerage, and human capital solutions and outsourcing. Through its more than 59,000 colleagues worldwide, Aon unites to deliver distinctive client value via innovative and effective risk management and workforce productivity solutions. Aon's industry-leading global resources and technical expertise are delivered locally in over 120 countries. Named the world's best broker by Euromoney magazine's 2008, 2009 and 2010 Insurance Survey, Aon also ranked highest on Business Insurance's listing of the world's insurance brokers based on commercial retail, wholesale, reinsurance and personal lines brokerage revenues in 2008 and 2009. A.M. Best deemed Aon the number one insurance broker based on revenues in 2007, 2008 and 2009, and Aon was voted best insurance intermediary 2007-2010, best reinsurance intermediary 2006-2010, best captives manager 2009-2010, and best employee benefits consulting firm 2007-2009 by the readers of Business Insurance. Visit www.aon.com for more information on Aon and www.aon.com/unitedin2010 to learn about Aon's global partnership and shirt sponsorship with Manchester United.

JOB OVERVIEW

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for a Health & Benefits Consultant - Assistant VP.  This position is located in our  Baltimore, MD office OR possibly our Washington DC office.  This position will support Aon’s Health and Benefits group and will be managing defined sub-projects, performing financial oversight of projects or sub-projects where they have responsibility.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage data collection process, including data for pricing projects
  • Perform data analysis and basic financial analysis
  • Complete monthly accounting reports for budget tracking and chargebacks
  • Assist with financial modeling of plan design alternatives
  • Coordinate with appropriate team(s) to request a Discount Analysis, Health Need Index, Benefits Index, or other benchmarking reports and assist lead consultant with client presentation of results
  • Perform client team project management and manage/track budget of specific project(s)
  • Draft RFPs and other deliverables for lead consultant review
  • Review proposal responses for reasonableness, accuracy, and meeting client requirements
  • Assist with carrier negotiations (i.e., lead negotiations for smaller plans and assist in large plan negotiations)
  • Conduct plan performance/administration analysis
  • Review contract benefits and rates
  • Perform final accuracy review of plan information (rates/benefits) before being sent to client
  • Perform vendor management, including carrier follow-up, problem resolution, negotiations, etc.
  • Assist with contract and performance guarantee negotiation and implementation
  • Conduct service area analysis and reporting, including: (GeoAcess analysis, Provider disruption analysis and Migration/election analysis)
  • Oversee the preparation of client documents, including preparation of initial results report based on RFP responses for the client
  • Assist in presentations to the client
  • Coordinate implementation activities with client and vendor
  • Develop relationships with day-to-day client contracts
  • Act as primary vendor contact
  • Leverage project work to others, primarily Administrative Assistants and Entry Level Analysts
  • Pricing Assistance
  • Participate in local and national training events/initiatives to further understanding of the business, as applicable

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    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • College degree (or equivalent experience)
  • Health care benefits experience (10+ years)
  • Consulting experience (6+ years)
  • Underwriting analytic skills (quantitative and qualitative)
  • Project management experience
  • People management experience or equivalent skills (depending on people management responsibilities)
  • Communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Software skills (especially Excel, Microsoft Access desirable)
  • Expanding project management activities
  • Experience using online tools and resources

    • Aon offers competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, continuing education & training, a unique internal advancement program, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

    All positions at Aon require an applicant who has accepted an offer to undergo a background check. The checks run are based on the nature of the position. Background checks may include some or all of the following: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, fingerprint verification, credit check, and/or drug test. By applying for a position with Aon, you understand that you will be required to undergo a background check should you be made an offer. You also understand that the offer is contingent upon successful completion of the background check and results consistent with Aon 's employment policies. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

    Aon's professionals are unwavering in their client focus and integrity. We promote diversity, professional development, frugality and stewardship, applying a disciplined non-bureaucratic approach to help our clients realize their business potential. Drawing on our experienced team as a competitive advantage, Aon employees have the freedom to take risks, foster innovation, champion for change and replicate best practices.

    For more information about Aon Corporation, visit our website at http://www.aon.com.

    Aon is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. M/F/D/V

    DISCLAIMER: 
    Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.




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