Associate Benefits Analyst Akima, LLCs four Business Groups and

their operating companies represent an uncommonly broad array of specialized talents, technologies, domain expertise and proven program success at some of the most visible and demanding implementations across all of government and industry. Driven by mission priorities and the most stringent business metrics, budget constraints and best practice models, Akima companies successfully support their customers at every critical point across a projects lifecyclefrom strategy, design, and development through operations, management, migration and maintenance. The result: streamlined project implementation, aggressive cost control and the clearest line of sight to consistently superior mission outcomes. JOB SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Manager of Benefits Services, this position will serve as the primary contact and administrator for all employee benefits plans. The position requires the individual to manage multiple, rapidly changing, and competing priorities independently, as well as maintain strong interpersonal working relationships. The position is responsible for providing analytical and technical support in the delivery of company-wide benefit programs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Serves as the primary contact to employees, HR Business Partners, Managers, benefit plan providers, and other departments impacted by the companys benefits programs; provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers. * Inducts new employees into benefit programs and communicate benefits to staff through one-on-one and group meetings, i.e. new employee orientation, open enrollment briefings, or new contract phase-ins. * Works directly with benefit plan providers, vendors, Legal, auditors and consultants to ensure services delivery standards are met, and facilitates problem resolution. * Participates as a team lead in the planning, organization, development, implementation and follow- through of annual benefits open enrollment for multiple worksites and varying benefit plan offerings. * Assists with maintaining benefit and enrollment data in HR database, in personnel files, and through secure vendor web-based systems. * Assists with assuring all employee benefit materials are kept up to date with policy and legal changes to meet all legal requirements and company policies. * Performs administrative activities for all benefit plans to ensure compliance with plan documents, terms of the insurance contracts, and company policies and procedures. * Maintains knowledge of government laws and regulations, benefit program trends, and prevailing practices among similar organizations. Reviews benefits plan and programs for compliance with government regulations. Informs management of actions required to ensure plans and programs meet compliance standards and new regulatory requirements, and implement actions. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: **** Required: * Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on benefits administration experience, OR the equivalent combination of education and experience. * A strong sense of urgency, a high degree of initiative, and the ability to participate as an active and contributing member on cross-functional teams. * Ability to multitask, prioritize, and problem solve in a past-faced environment

• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality regarding employee and corporate information. * Experience working with complex benefits programs in a large government contracting environment. * Willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting and competing priorities, and demonstrate flexibility. * Strong project management skills. * Ability to work independently and in a team environment. * Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to effectively represent the company and interact with inside and outside customers * Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills to effectively represent the company and interact with inside and outside customers. * Strong organizational skills with a focus on follow through and continuous communication to closure. * Fully proficient with Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. * Experience in collection, reporting and analysis of data. * Knowledge of HRIS systems. Desired: * PHR/CEBS certification. * Knowledge of SCA/CBA/DBA. * Experience with CostPoint, Employee Self-Services on Deltek Time & Expense, Cognos. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you have a physical and/or mental disability and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact, Recruiting Services at job-assist@akima.com or 571-353-7053. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by- case basis. The dedicated email and telephonic options above are reserved only for individuals with disabilities needing accessibility assistance to apply to an open position using our website. Please do not use the dedicated email or phone number above to inquire on the status of your job application. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. In order for our company to stay compliant with government regulations, please apply on line. Please DO NOT email resumes or call in lieu of applying online unless you have a physical and/or mental disability and need assistance with the online application. **Primary Location: **US-VA-Herndon **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Human Resources **Organization: **Akima LLC **Closing Date: **Ongoing **Shift: **Day Job