Location: Blue Bell, PA
Salary Range: $170,000 - $220,000
Department: Health
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
About the RoleBolton is seeking a seasoned Senior Consultant with deep expertise serving
Taft-Hartley and multiemployer health & welfare plans. This individual will serve as a strategic advisor to Boards of Trustees, Fund Offices, and union/employer leadership - guiding plan design, financial strategy, compliance, and long-term sustainability.
This role is ideal for a consultant who thrives in complex environments, builds trusted relationships with labor and management stakeholders, contributes to firm growth, and brings both strategic vision and technical depth to client engagements.
What You'll Do- Serve as the lead advisor to assigned Taft-Hartley and multiemployer health & welfare plans
- Partner directly with Boards of Trustees and Fund leadership to develop sustainable benefit strategies Conduct and present detailed claims analysis, contribution modeling, and long-term funding projections
- Lead renewal strategy, carrier negotiations, and vendor performance management
- Design and implement medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and specialty benefit programs
- Guide trustees through regulatory requirements, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and other applicable multiemployer regulations
- Prepare and present financial reports, benchmarking analyses, and strategic recommendations at trustee meetings
- Oversee RFP processes and vendor transitions, ensuring alignment with fund objectives
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver actuarial, underwriting, compliance, and analytics services
- Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships and cultivate new Taft-Hartley business opportunities
- Participate in finalist presentations, industry conferences, and relationship-building within the labor and multiemployer community
- Mentor consultants and analysts supporting Taft-Hartley engagements
Requirements
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- 15+ years of experience in health & welfare consulting, with significant experience serving Taft-Hartley or multiemployer plans
- Deep understanding of collectively bargained benefit structures and trustee governance models
- Expertise in health plan funding strategies, reserve analysis, contribution modeling, and claims evaluation
- Strong executive presence and experience presenting to Boards of Trustees
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex engagements while advancing client growth opportunities
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial modeling
- Working knowledge of ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and multiemployer compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications- CEBS designation or actuarial/underwriting training
- Maryland Health & Life license (or ability to obtain within first year)
- Experience supporting jointly managed labor-management benefit funds
Travel- Approximately 30% regional travel (land and air)
Bolton offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Family medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match (after 6 months)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Hybrid telework arrangements
- Monthly fitness stipend
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
Salary Description
$170,000 - $220,000
