DC Solution Architect - Virtual
Alight Solutions
Job Description
<h3>Our story</h3><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.” We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.</p><h3>Our Benefits</h3><p>With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities – all within a thriving global organization.</p><h3>Flexible Working</h3><p>So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible. Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 6 years in a row.</p><h3>Great Place to Work</h3><p>Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including “Great Place to Work” for the past 7 years and Fortune’s “Best Companies to Work For.” To learn more about our company culture and awards <a href="http://www.alight.com/about" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><b>Click Here.</b></a></p><p>If you, Champion People, seek to Grow with Purpose, and embody the meaning of Be Alight – We invite you to join our team! Learn more at <a href="https://careers.alight.com/us/en" rel="nofollow ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">careers.alight.com</a>. </p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><h3>About the Role</h3><p>The Solution Architect applies deep 401(k) (Defined Contribution) and benefits admin expertise and an understanding of client priorities to create compelling solutions that bring our value proposition to life and increase our win and renewal rate.</p><p>The Solution Architect is client-facing and partners with Sales Executives (SEs) and Account Executives through all stages of the sales process – from discovery and introductory meetings to RFPs, finalist meetings, contracting and hand-off to the implementation team. In addition, the Solution Architect is responsible for staying current on competitors, Defined Contribution trends, compliance developments and Alight capabilities. Solution Architects are also an important source of market feedback – working closely with Alight product owners to inform our roadmap.</p><h3>Responsibilities:</h3><h3>Defined Contribution administration expertise</h3><ul><li><p>Maintain expertise in Defined Contribution admin as well as working knowledge of other Alight capabilities (e.g., Customer Care,