Benefits Manager, HR Operations

Role Overview

The HR Benefits Manager leads the strategy, design, and delivery of DISA's employee benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with our Total Rewards philosophy. This role oversees the Benefits team and partners closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to build a modern, inclusive, and high-impact benefits experience that supports employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention.

What You Will Do

Design and manage employee benefits programs, evaluate workforce trends, lead annual benefits planning and renewal cycles, research and implement new benefit programs, analyze utilization data, manage broker, carrier, and vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate brings a blend of strategic benefits expertise and hands-on operational leadership, with strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and Section 125, and experience implementing innovative or non-traditional benefits programs and wellbeing initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive benefits or total rewards experience
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and Section 125
• Proven ability to lead vendor relationships, RFPs, and contract negotiations
• Demonstrated analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• Experience implementing innovative or non-traditional benefits programs and wellbeing initiatives
• Strong communication and employee-centered education skills
• Project management and cross-functional leadership experience
• Financial acumen related to budgeting, forecasting, and cost-containment strategies

Benefits

• Personal and Sick Paid Time Off
• 401k with a highly competitive match
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental and Vision
• Group Life Insurance, HSA/FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program