LEIDOS Hiring for Benefits Specialist at Merrifield, Virginia Full Time

Description

Leidos is an applied solutions company focused on markets that are seeing converging business and technological trends, and address basic, enduring human needs: Defense and national security, health and life sciences, and energy, engineering and infrastructure. The Company’s approximately 20,000 employees serve customers in the U.S. Department of Defense, the intelligence community, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, other U.S. Government civil agencies and commercial health and engineering markets. Qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits Team Overview:

Leidos is seeking a Health and Welfare Programs – Benefits Administrator to join the Total Rewards/HR team operating out of the Reston, VA Headquarters (though teleworking is permitted). This is a great opportunity to join a world class, Fortune 500 Human Resources Department and contribute as a key member COE (Center of Excellence) for employee health and welfare and retirement benefits at Leidos. Corporate Benefits is responsible for the strategy, design, implementation and communication of all retirement, health, dental, COBRA, Life, Spending Accounts, numerous paid leave and voluntary benefit programs for the company.

Reporting to the Vice President, Director of Corporate Benefits, primary responsibilities will include:

• Review and support compliance related activities including non-discrimination testing and other federal filings;
• Coordinate with other internal departments to support state and other required local filings;
• Assist Finance with IRS filings and Plan Audits as needed;
• Support various health and welfare surveys;
• Monitor company compliance with provisions of relevant laws and legislation;
• Review and update communication materials (web sites, SPDs, enrollment materials, etc.) where necessary or desirable to ensure accuracy and compliance;
• Support plan compliance and plan financial administration;
• Ensure proper records and plan controls are maintained;
• Support Leidos HR Employee Services staff-working together to resolve program and employee questions and issues;
• Assist in supporting the annual benefit enrollment processes; and
• Assist Senior Global Benefits Consultant with:
• Supporting local offices in their benefits practices and ensure compliance with global guidelines including changes to existing plans, change-management and benefits design for new offices.
• Responsible for administrative functions including gathering appropriate enrollment documentation, communications schedule, and assisting in resolution of escalated benefit issues.
• Regularly reviewing current global benefit programs and ensure alignment with external regulatory compliance and internal Leidos governance.  
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Position may include occasional travel (possibly 10% of time).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required and 2+ years of related experience.  Additional years’ experience may be used in lieu of a degree;
• Demonstrated experience and success with managing multiple priorities while meeting short- and long-term deadlines;
• Working knowledge of compliance with ERISA, IRS laws, and current regulations pertinent to health and welfare plans desired;
• Excellent verbal (including presentation) and written communication skills;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
• Experience with HRIS system Workday a plus.

Key Skills and Attributes for Success in this Role:

• Strong research, analytical, organizational and time management skills;
• Strong team player with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with peers and all levels of management;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment;
• Must be a dependable, self-starter, detail- and results-oriented;
• Adherence to highest levels of confidentiality, discretion and integrity; and
• Position will be filled at a level consistent with the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $55,250.00 – $99,875.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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