About Intrepid Colorado, A Division of Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 1984, Intrepid Benefits is a distinguished employee benefits consulting firm headquartered in Newport Beach, California, with additional offices in Denver, Colorado, and Atlanta, Georgia. We are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and strategic approaches that optimize the value of our clients’ benefit programs. Moving beyond traditional models, we combine deep expertise in benefits with comprehensive knowledge of legislation, tax regulations, and subsidies. Our accomplished team is committed to continual learning and effective communication, ensuring our clients receive exceptional guidance and service. Intrepid proudly operates as a subsidiary of Patriot Growth Insurance Services.

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Benefit Analyst to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting employee benefits programs by managing renewals, negotiating with carriers, administering RFP processes, and assisting with open enrollment. The ideal candidate has strong benefits knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for delivering outstanding client service.

Work Arrangement: This is a full-time hybrid position reporting two days per week in our office located in Denver, CO.

Professional Responsibilities:

• Skillfully negotiate with insurance and stop-loss carriers during renewal discussions to secure favorable terms and rates.
• Collaborate with carriers and vendors, fostering strong relationships to ensure smooth negotiations and effective program administration.
• Administer the Request for Proposal (RFP) process for medical, Rx, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Manage the internal flow of work related to renewals and open enrollment, ensuring efficient and accurate processing.
• Prepare detailed spreadsheets and reports to communicate renewal and plan information to stakeholders.
• Process carrier changes and new business submissions during open enrollment, addressing discrepancies as needed.
• Support Benefit Advocates with benefit guides, enrollments, compliance notices, and related tasks.
• Stay current on industry regulations, trends, and best practices to enhance client and team support.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in employee benefits administration, with expertise in analyzing and managing benefit plans.
• Associate Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of employee benefits, compliance requirements, and emerging industry trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, CRM platforms, and other client management tools.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Detail-oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ethical standards, confidentiality, and delivering exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Colorado Life and Health Insurance License.
• Experience working at an employee benefits insurance agency.

About Patriot Growth Insurance Services: Founded in 2019, Patriot is a growth-focused national insurance services firm that partners with employee benefits and property and casualty agencies across the United States. Patriot is ranked as the 24th largest broker in the U.S. by Business Insurance and has been named to the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies. With more than 2,100 employees operating in over 160 locations in over 45 states, Patriot's collaborative model delivers resources and strategic support to its agencies. Patriot creates true alignment with its partner agencies, and its operating philosophy fosters enhanced career opportunities for its dedicated and professional team. We are committed to working with like-minded individuals who share our vision of creating an insurance agency focused on operational excellence and a relentless pursuit of growth.

Patriot offers the opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing company since its inception. We strive to create a flexible and collaborative environment for our employees, and our goal is to provide continual learning and enhanced career opportunities for our dedicated, professional team.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide a comprehensive health and welfare program to employees, family members and domestic partners. Employees are eligible for benefits coverage the first of the month following 30 days of employment. We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) and Commuter Transit Programs
• Company paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Group Term Life
• Company paid Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid holidays
• Personalized PTO
• 401(k) with employer match

Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 per year depending on experience

*A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the required state pay transparency law. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. There is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.

Patriot Growth Insurance Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Patriot makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO and DE&I Policy located on our website at www.patriotgis.com.