Ryan Evans
About Ryan Evans
Ryan Evans is an Implementation Manager at Benefitfocus, with extensive experience in project management and intelligence analysis, particularly within the US Navy. He has a background in maritime operations and holds a Bachelor of Science in Logistics & Intermodal Transportation from the United States Merchant Marine Academy.
Work at Benefitfocus
Ryan Evans has served as an Implementation Manager at Benefitfocus since 2018. In this role, he focuses on designing multi-layered benefits enrollment solutions tailored for large employers. His responsibilities include leading discovery engagements, gathering requirements, and analyzing processes to ensure that solutions align with client-specific business rules. He is instrumental in defining client needs through comprehensive discovery and information collection engagements, which help establish business rules, logic, and workflow configurations.
Current Role at US Navy
Ryan Evans has been working as a Project Manager and Intelligence Analyst at the US Navy since 2016. He has accumulated eight years of experience in the Office of Naval Intelligence. His role involves managing projects and analyzing intelligence to support naval operations. Prior to this position, he served in various capacities within the Navy, including as a Project Manager and Division Officer at the Naval Operational Support Center in New York City from 2010 to 2016.
Previous Experience in Maritime Industry
Before his current roles, Ryan Evans worked in the maritime industry, gaining diverse experience. He was a Project Manager, Second Officer, and Dynamic Positioning Operator at Hornbeck Offshore from 2011 to 2016. He also held positions as a Third Officer and Cadet at Maersk Line, Limited in 2010 and 2008, respectively. Additionally, he completed cadet training with Liberty Maritime and Military Sealift Command in 2007 and 2008.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Evans studied at the United States Merchant Marine Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Logistics and Intermodal Transportation from 2005 to 2010. His educational background has equipped him with the skills necessary for managing complex logistics and transportation projects, both in the military and maritime sectors.
Leadership in Special Operations
Ryan Evans served as Officer In Charge, Site Manager, and Maneuver Element Commander for Special Operations Command Pacific from 2019 to 2020. In this capacity, he was responsible for overseeing operations and ensuring effective command within special operations. This role further developed his leadership skills and operational expertise in high-stakes environments.