Benefits, Advisor

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail‑oriented Benefits Advisor to support the strategic evaluation, compliance oversight, and continuous improvement of Peraton’s Health & Welfare programs. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Benefits Strategy & Compliance, this role plays a critical part in advancing benefits strategy, strengthening compliance, and supporting initiatives that enhance cost efficiency, competitiveness, and regulatory alignment.

This individual contributor role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, highly regulated setting and enjoys solving complex problems through data, research, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Analysis & Program Evaluation

• Support the assessment of strategic benefits initiatives, including cost‑savings opportunities, ROI evaluations, vendor performance reviews, and plan design optimization.
• Conduct financial modeling, trend analysis, and projections to inform recommendations on plan design, funding strategies, and long‑term benefits planning in coordination with brokers, consultants, and finance.
• Assist in evaluating new vendor solutions, specialty programs, and emerging market offerings to enhance competitiveness and employee value.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Monitor, interpret, and summarize legislative and regulatory developments (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, SCA, DOL/IRS guidance) and support implementation of required changes.
• Support the development, review, and maintenance of HR policies, plan documents, SPDs, wrap documents, amendments, and compliance‑related materials.
• Partner with Legal, Contracts, and internal stakeholders to ensure benefits and leave programs align with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as contract‑specific, Union, and SCA requirements.

Government Contracting & SCA Support

• Assist in the creation, evaluation, and maintenance of fringe benefit groups and SCA‑compliant benefit structures.
• Support audits, contract transitions, and compliance reviews related to SCA, union requirements, and customer‑specific obligations.
• Analyze fringe utilization, cost impacts, and compliance considerations to support operational and pricing decisions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Advisory Support

• Serve as a resource to HR Business Partners, Compensation, Payroll, and other internal teams on benefits strategy, compliance considerations, and program interpretation.
• Support the development of guidance, training, and tools to enhance compliance acumen across HR and operational teams.
• Assist in preparing executive‑level summaries, presentations, and recommendations related to benefits strategy and compliance initiatives.

Data Integrity, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Perform targeted data analysis, audits, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with plan requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, strengthen controls, and enhance employee experience through strategic program improvements.
• Support vendor oversight activities, including performance monitoring, issue escalation, and evaluation of service delivery against contractual and compliance expectations.

• Bachelors Degree plus 8+ years of experience in benefits administration, with a focus on Health & Welfare and/or Leave of Absence
• 12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree. 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Experience supporting benefits programs in a mid- to large-sized organization
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and comfort working with benefits data
• Strong written and verbal communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners
• Experience in government contracting, high-growth environments, or M&A is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Healthcare, or a related field preferred

Preferred Attributes

• Working knowledge of SCA, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and other benefits-related compliance requirements
• Exposure to government contract pricing or fringe benefit allocations
• High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

$86,000 - $138,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.