Job Description

Job Description

About Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA) and 5Star Life

In 1947, AFBA emerged from the basement of the Pentagon to solve a critical need in support of the military. More than 75 years later, our commitment to those who serve and to solving their unique problems remains core to everything we do. Founded to provide military members with a death benefit no one else would, we continue to embrace our mission and deliver benefits tailored to the real-life needs of all who serve today, including active duty, National Guard, and first responders. Providing protection to those who go in harm’s way, we ensure survivor and other benefits are available to all who serve, defend, and protect our great nation, no matter what. 5Star Life Insurance Company was founded in service and carry that mission today by committing to serve those who serve, from underwriting benefits for military and first responder families to providing coverage to the employees that keep our communities running. Our commitment to our communities – rather than the bottom line- drives our business.

We offer a flexible hybrid work environment, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds with 3 days in the office and up to 2 days working remotely each week. This position is in Alexandria, VA

About the Role:
We’re seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Vendor Strategy & Sales Enablement Analyst to serve as a vital link between our internal sales enablement team and external vendors, brokers, and stakeholders. This role is instrumental in identifying, developing, testing, and deploying third-party services that support benefit communication, enrollment, and administration for 5Star and its partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with sales enablement to scope service needs and align internal stakeholders for third-party technology implementation.
• Partner with the VP of Sales to establish preferred vendor relationships and scalable solutions that deliver economic value.
• Generate regular reports on platform utilization, user experience, and ROI.
• Lead testing plans and ensure all external tools meet enterprise standards for data integrity and security.
• Facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders to assess development needs and share updates.
• Support training for external users and internal teams on data handling and post-enrollment processes.
• Own technical and reporting responsibilities post-implementation, ensuring accurate data ingestion and liaison support for new business teams.
• Analyze platform performance and provide insights to optimize ROI and reduce acquisition costs.
• Maintain a curated database of marketing plans, platform costs, and recommended “best in class” solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in technology or database management.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Experience with Power BI or MicroStrategy for reporting and analytics.
• Background in sales enablement and supplemental benefits is a plus.
• Proven success in business analysis and platform design.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools (Excel, VB, Access) for data reporting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working with external partners and navigating technical systems.

Benefits we offer:

• health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
• 401k plan with generous employer match
• paid time off
• paid holidays (12)
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• employee assistance program
• professional development & tuition reimbursement
• career growth opportunities
• on-site gym and locker rooms (Alexandria, VA office only)
• friendly, collaborative culture

Qualified people of all races, ethnicities, ages, sex, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, gender identities, marital status, religions, veterans' statuses, disabilities, and any other protected classes are strongly encouraged to apply. As an equal opportunity workplace, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company endeavors to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If an applicant believes they require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in an interview, or has any questions or concerns, they should contact Human Resources (hr@afba.com). EEO is the Law (Link to external DOL site). AFBA and 5Star Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Employer.