Associate Specialist - Benefits (Remote, VA)

Description & Requirements

We are looking for an Associate Specialist Benefits to serve as the initial point of contact for the Benefits Team and facilitate in the administration of benefits.

Responsibilities include day-to-day benefits operations, responding to and resolving issues from employees and external inquires, and support for initiatives like Open Enrollment.

This is a remote, VA position that will require going into the Corporate Office in Tysons, VA at least 1 day a week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the initial point of contact for the Benefits Team; respond to and resolve issues from employees, external inquiries, and reassign or escalate concerns based on content and team availability/bandwidth.

- Facilitate in the administration of all benefit and retirement programs including; medical, dental, vision, PTO, life insurance, short and long-term disability, Service Contract Act (SCA) obligations, and 401(k).

- Act as a liaison with benefit carriers to resolve any outstanding employee issues such as claims, eligibility, enrollment, and more.

- Manage the end-to-end process for monthly benefits invoicing, including reconciliation and coordination to ensure timely payments.

- Monitor and interpret changes to laws, regulations, and Executive Orders that might affect the company's and wage and hour obligations and keep the Benefits team informed of potential impact.

- This position requires working at our Corporate Office in McLean, VA at least 1 day a week.

- National travel required up to 3 times per year.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 0-3 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Intermediate Microsoft Excell skills are essential, including the ability to consolidate data from multiple spreadsheets, compare data sets, and use functions such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

- Microsoft PowerPoint experience is required.

- National travel required up to 3 times per year.

- This is a remote position based in Virginia that will be required to report to the Corporate Office in Tysons, VA at least 1 day a week.

EEO Statement

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.

Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.

Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.

Additionally, Maximus provides a variety...