About the roleNava is hiring a Benefits Analyst Contractor to join its BA Pod and support a variety of project work across the Client Success team. This is a contract role (40 hours/week) with potential for extension. The role is remote and can be based anywhere in the U.S.This position focuses on tactical, behind-the-scenes project work. There is no direct client ownership or client-facing meetings.What you’ll doBuild and maintain renewal workbooks, including spreadsheeting, data validation, and rate modelingSupport benchmarking, plan design analysis, and other financial and strategic projectsDraft benefit communications and compliance-related documentation (e.g., ERISA Wraps, SPDs, SBCs)Prepare open enrollment materials, employee communications, and benefit overviewsSupport eligibility and benefits administration workflows across systems such as UKG, Employee Navigator, Gusto, Rippling, Paylocity, and ADPExecute core eligibility tasks including processing enrollments and terminations, troubleshooting system errors, ordering ID cards, and managing OE changesAssist with audits, census builds, data gathering, and maintaining accuracy across benefits administration systemsPrepare snapshots, legal notices, and other recurring client deliverablesConduct peer reviews and quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency across deliverablesSupport ad hoc benefits projects across the team as neededWho will thrive in this roleEnjoy structured project work and thrive in roles that require precision and attention to detailComfortable jumping between project work and high-volume operational tasks while maintaining accuracyComfortable operating independently while managing multiple prioritiesLike being the go-to person behind the scenes who helps power great workFamiliar with brokerage operations and benefits deliverablesWhat you’ll bring3–10 years of experience in a benefits analyst, account manager, or similar role within a benefits brokerage or consulting environment (required)Familiarity with large group plans (100–5,000 MELs); California and New York market experience is a plusStrong Excel skills and ability to work comfortably in Google SuiteExperience drafting benefits-related documents such as SPD/SBCs, ERISA Wraps, and enrollment materials in both languagesUnderstanding of financial structures such as fully insured, level-funded, self-funded, and captive plansProfessional fluency in Spanish and English (written and verbal) is a plusDetail-oriented mindset with strong sense of ownership and follow-throughAvailability to commit to 35–40 hour/week contract positionContract detailsDuration: month to month, with potential for extensionHours: 35–40 hours/weekLocation: fully remote, US-basedStatus: Contractor (1099)Pay rate: $30–$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualificationsInterview processIntroductory conversation with Talent Ops teamTake-home technical assessmentConversation with Client Success leadership teamReference checksFinal decision + offerWorking at NavaAs a remote-first company, Nava is committed to building a dynamic and inclusive culture where you have the autonomy to thrive, supported by cutting-edge technology, a collaborative team, and a shared mission to revolutionize healthcare.Please note: The benefits below apply to full-time (W2) employees and are not included for contractor roles.Benefits (for full-time W2 employees)Health & Wellness: medical insurance, including a $0 premium HDHP plan for individuals, Dental, Vision, Telehealth and Virtual Primary Care Visits, OneMedical membership, Wellhub, and a $50 monthly benefit to improve mental or physical healthFinancial Support: stock options, 401(k) with a $2,000 match, FSA, HSA, and access to Origin FinancialWork-Life: flexible PTO, 12 weeks of paid parental leave with 2 weeks of transition time, $50 monthly connectivity reimbursement, and company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; additional voluntary benefits like supplemental life, AD&D, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverageProfessional Support: $1,000 home office setup stipend and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Who we areNava is on a mission to #fixhealthcare. Nearly 160M Americans rely on their employers for healthcare—yet the system is broken, bloated, and dominated by incumbents who resist change. Nava fuses deep benefits expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver a modern, transparent, and affordable healthcare experience.
