Benefits Administrator

• Administer all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and voluntary benefits
• Oversee enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and benefit changes
• Maintain accurate data across HRIS and vendor systems
• perform regular audits and reconciliations
• Provide guidance on complex claims, escalations, and plan interpretation
• Review, reconcile, and process vendor invoices
• resolve billing discrepancies through coordination with Finance and vendors. Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions and reporting
• Develop and deliver employee benefit education sessions and materials
• Coordinate annual open enrollment, including system setup, testing, communications, and vendor management
• Maintain benefit guides, FAQs, and internal communications content
• Administer company leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, state-specific leaves, and company policies
• Serve as primary contact for employees and managers regarding leave eligibility, documentation, and return-to-work processes
• Coordinate with third-party leave administrators to ensure regulatory compliance
• Maintain accurate leave records and timely communication with stakeholders
• Support benefit and leave compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Coordinate annual compliance activities, including Form 5500 preparation, nondiscrimination testing, and required notices, in partnership with brokers and the VP of HR
• Maintain plan documents and ensure timely distribution of required disclosures

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in benefits and leave administration preferably in a high-growth or technology environment in a multi-state or multi-site organizations preferred
• Strong knowledge of benefits laws and regulations (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, FMLA)
• Experience managing open enrollment and vendor relationships
• Proficiency with HRIS/benefits platforms (ADP preferred)
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
• Effective team collaboration skills
• Active DoD security clearance or the ability to obtain
• Ability to travel - <10% travel to other company offices
• Hybrid work schedule with location in MD/VA/DC

CEBS, SHRM-CP,SHRM-SCP certification a plus

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• a Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• generous paid time off
• company-paid life insurance
• company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
• additional voluntary benefits and wellness programs