About the job

The Population Health & Wellness Director is a senior-level, client-facing leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing population health, wellness, and preventive care strategies for employer clients. This role partners closely with benefits consultants, carriers, vendors, and client leadership to improve employee health outcomes, enhance engagement, and drive measurable cost containment results.

This position blends strategic consulting, program design, data-driven insights, and vendor management, supporting The MJ Companies Employee Benefits Consulting value proposition as a trusted advisor in employee health and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Population Health Strategy & Program Design

• Develop and lead comprehensive population health and wellbeing strategies aligned with clients’ benefits, workforce demographics, and business objectives
• Design multi-year population health roadmaps addressing preventive care, chronic condition management, mental health, wellbeing, and health equity
• Evaluate and recommend evidence-based wellness, disease management, digital health, and point-solution vendors

Client Consulting & Relationship Management

• Serve as a subject-matter expert for population health and wellness in client strategy meetings, renewals, finalist presentations, and plan design discussions
• Translate health data and population insights into actionable recommendations for HR, Finance, and executive stakeholders
• Partner with benefits consulting teams to integrate population health strategies into total rewards and benefits planning

Data Analytics & Outcomes Measurement

• Analyze population health data including medical and pharmacy claims, biometric results, risk assessments, and engagement metrics
• Define KPIs and success metrics to assess program effectiveness, ROI, and improvements in health outcomes
• Create client-facing dashboards, reports, and executive summaries to communicate results and trends

Vendor & Partner Management

• Manage relationships with wellness, digital health, and population health vendors, including contracting support, performance reviews, and outcomes evaluation
• Stay current on emerging population health trends, regulatory considerations, and best practices in employer-sponsored benefits
• Coordinate vendor implementations and ongoing optimization across diverse client populations

Internal Collaboration & Thought Leadership

• Collaborate with sales, account management, compliance, pharmacy and analytics teams to support prospecting and client retention efforts
• Develop population health content for marketing, thought leadership, and educational presentations
• Mentor, manage, and support the Population Health & Wellness team

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Administration, Nursing, Exercise Science, Health Promotion, or a related field required
• Master’s degree (MPH, MBA, MHA, or similar) preferred
• 8+ years of experience in population health, wellness consulting, healthcare analytics, or employee benefits
• Experience working within an employee benefits brokerage, consulting firm, health plan, or wellness vendor environment preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
• Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist (CCWS)
• Registered Nurse (RN) or other clinical credential
• Health & Productivity Management (HPM) certification

Knowledge & Experience

• Deep understanding of employer-sponsored health plans, population health management, and wellness program design
• Strong proficiency in interpreting medical and pharmacy claims data and translating insights into solutions
• Excellent presentation and executive communication skills
• Proven ability to influence without authority and partner with diverse stakeholders
• Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple client initiatives simultaneously

Technical Functions

1. Population Health Data & Analytics- Interpret and analyze medical, pharmacy, and integrated claims data, evaluate trends, identify cost drivers and modifiable risk factors
2. Population Health Program Architecture & Design- Design multi-year population health strategies and architect integrated solutions 
3. Vendor Evaluation, Selection & Performance Management- Conduct vetting of wellness, digital health, and population health vendors, lead vendor RFPs, monitor vendor performance
4. Measurement, ROI & Outcomes Evaluation- Define and measure KPIs and success metrics for population health program
5. Technology & Data Integration- Oversee data integration between claims data sources, wellness platforms, vendors and administration systems, support use of systems and data tools
6. Clinical, Regulatory & Compliance Oversight- Ensure programs align with standards, regulations, and requirements
7. Plan Design & Benefits Alignment- Align population health initiatives with plan design and strategies
8. Client & Consultant Enablement - Equip benefits consultants with technical population health insights

OVERVIEW

We are The MJ Companies—a firm dedicated to inspiring the success, fulfillment, and wellbeing of each person we serve. Our commitment to excellence and collaboration has enabled us to maintain a best-in-class approach to risk management, employee benefits, and total rewards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Assist client with claim reporting by establishing best practices, collecting relevant information, analyzing potential coverage, and submitting on their behalf.

+ Provide ongoing consultation and monitoring of open complex claims. Support and guide clients through the carrier claim process. Act as an advocate for the best and most expedient resolution of claims.

+ Analyze policy language to determine all appropriate avenues to seek coverage. Conduct in-depth review of all coverage positions, challenging when appropriate.

+ Conduct formal client onboarding to assist in the development of processes for internal claim administration, facilitate and participate in claim reviews to communicate disposition strategies and financial developments, and provide ongoing proactive solutions to meet clients needs.

TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS

+ Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Products: Excel, Word, Outlook

+ High level knowledge of property/casualty insurance including coverage forms, legal issues, and claim protocols.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

+ Bachelor’s degree in business or related area; work equivalent

+ Property & Casualty license (or ability to obtain)

+ A minimum of 5-8 years experience in the insurance industry in a Claims or related position

+ Demonstrated skills: sense of urgency, detail-oriented, excellent organizational and time management skills

+Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaborate among the team daily and contribute to MJ’s culture.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills; professional presentation

Job Summary

We are The MJ Companies—a firm dedicated to inspiring the success, fulfillment, and wellbeing of each person we serve. Our commitment to excellence and innovation has enabled us to maintain a best-in-class approach to risk management, employee benefits, retirement, and total rewards.

We are seeking a talented proposal specialist to join our corporate Marketing + Communications team. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with passionate, creative individuals who are focused on advancing the MJ brand in the ever-changing world of insurance. In this role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth by crafting compelling, tailored responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs).

The proposal specialist will play a vital role on our team, aiding proposal development and coordination, as well as sales presentation design and project management.

If you are an organized team player who enjoys crafting compelling content aimed at securing new business opportunities, this is the job for you!

We believe in supporting our team’s growth and development. When you work at MJ, you can expect competitive benefits, competitive compensation, and a culture of like-minded, hard-working people. If you are a talented, inventive marketer with creative savvy and a passion for success, we want you to be a part of our team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal teams and subject matter experts (SMEs) to develop high-quality, persuasive content that aligns with MJ’s brand, voice, and strategy.
• Analyze incoming RFP requests to understand requirements, ensure it meets scorecard criteria, coordinate input sessions with consulting team, and contribute to proposal strategy discussions.
• Draft, review, and edit proposal responses, executive summaries, and supporting materials, ensuring content is client-focused, persuasive, and aligned with brand standards.
• Responsible for managing multiple proposals simultaneously, ensuring that each submission is clear, accurate, and strategically positioned to win.
• Leverage and maintain the proposal content library, ensuring high-quality, reusable content is current, relevant, and accurate.
• Manage proposal timelines, tasks, deliverables, ensuring on time delivery of all submissions, while balancing concurrent deadlines.
• Conduct thorough reviews for accuracy, compliance, and clarity, with special attention to detail incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders, where appropriate.
• Support continuous improvement of proposal processes, tools, and templates to enhance team efficiency and quality of responses.
• Assist in tracking proposal success rates, feedback, and post-submission insights to refine future responses.

Technical Functions:

• Familiarity with proposal software (e.g. Loopio, RFPIO, or equivalent) for content management and workflow automation.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with Adobe InDesign preferred.

Required Experience:

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Capacity to manage and balance multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating proficiency in prioritization and adherence to deadlines.
• Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and employ critical thinking in problem solving.
• Strong analytical and project management skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and excellent time management discipline with minimal direction.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to effectively work with all levels within the organization.

 Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business or related discipline or equivalent education preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in project coordination, writing, or similar functions required.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Digital Marketing Specialist is a key member of the Marketing + Communications team at The MJ Companies. This role is responsible for executing and optimizing our digital marketing efforts across all channels to drive awareness, engagement, and conversions. The digital marketing specialist will collaborate across teams to ensure our digital presence supports our brand strategy, engages our audiences, and drives measurable results.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Digital Campaign Management:

+ Plan, execute, and optimize digital advertising campaigns across Google Ads, social media platforms, and other paid digital channels to drive lead generation and conversion.

+ Manage SEO and SEM strategies to improve visibility, drive qualified traffic, and increase conversions.

+ Execute and analyze email marketing campaigns, including audience segmentation, A/B testing, automation workflows, and performance tracking.

+ Develop, schedule, and publish engaging content for social media channels; monitor performance and engagement.

Website & Conversion Optimization:

+ Optimize website performance; conduct landing page testing and implement conversion rate optimization (CRO) best practices.

+ Manage, update, and optimize website content for performance and user experience.

Analytics & Reporting:

+ Track and analyze performance across all digital channels using Google Analytics, SEMrush, and other measurement tools.

+ Develop dashboards and regular reports highlighting KPIs, ROI, and campaign performance.

+ Leverage data to make recommendations that improve campaign performance and marketing effectiveness.

Content & Brand Alignment:

+ Ensure all digital touchpoints reflect consistent brand voice, messaging, and visual identity.

+ Contribute to broader marketing initiatives, including integrated campaign planning and execution.

EDUCATION

+ Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

+ 3-5 years of relevant experience in digital marketing, preferably in a B2B or professional services environment.

+ Demonstrable ability to analyze performance data, derive insights, and optimize campaigns accordingly.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.

+ Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and employ critical thinking in problem solving.

+ Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment.

TECHNICAL FUNCTIONS

+ Proficiency with digital tools and platforms including Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM tools (e.g. SEMrush), and social media ad managers.

+ Proficiency with marketing automation and CRM platforms (e.g. HubSpot, Marketo), including campaign setup, lead nurturing workflows, and reporting.