Claims Analyst – Military Combatant Benefits

Remote (Work from Home) – Must be in the Metro DC Area

Active Secret Clearance Required

@Orchard LLC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Claims Analyst to support an engagement supporting the Department of the Navy (DON) Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA). While this is a remote role, you might be required to attend training and occasional meetings at the Washington Navy Yard in DC. An active Secret Clearance is required to perform this role.

This role supports the DON, M&RA, in the administration of benefits claims for veteran warfighters. In this role, you will process Barring Act Waiver (BAW) claims related to Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC), which provides military retirees with a tax-free monthly compensation that is intended to replace some or all the retired pay that is withheld due to receipt of VA compensation. CRSC is payable for disabilities that are found to be related to combat, including disabilities that were incurred in actual combat, while engaged in hazardous service, in the performance of duty simulating war, combat training, or because of an instrumentality of war.

Roles and Responsibilities

As the Claims Analyst, you will.

• Provide support for the processing and tracking of BAW (31 U.S.C. 3702), including preparing waiver packages, coordinating and reviewing supporting documentation, maintaining files, and communicating with other Department of Defense Agencies and Congressional and Senatorial Offices of Constituent Affairs to obtain information about the claim or contact the constituent regarding the status or outcome of the claim.
• Support the overall management of BAW to include submission reviews, processing claims, and tracking for the Department of the Navy. Work will involve coordination with stakeholders such as the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).
• Develop process improvements for the BAW program

Job Requirements

• Experience as a paralegal, legal admin, claims analyst or researcher, or similar
• Growth mindset: possesses intrinsic motivation for personal and professional development
• Critical thinking: the ability to analyze information objectively, identify relevant facts, and apply sound judgment to solve problems
• Attention to detail: strong proofreading skills for claims documents, ensuring accuracy in names, dates, and case details.
• Organizational skills: ability to organize, file, and retrieve claims documents accurately (both physical and digital).
• Writing and Communication skills: professional written and verbal communication for client interactions and correspondence with military stakeholders
• Research Competency: ability to conduct basic relevant research using both databases and stakeholder interviews, and summarize findings clearly

Minimum Eligibility:

• Bachelor’s degree
• All candidates must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance. Due to the hiring timeline, candidates without a clearance will NOT be considered at this time.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of military benefits and/or BAW
• Veterans, military spouses, and military dependents are encouraged to apply, as their experiences directly relate to the job description

Compensation: $57,000 – $85,000, commensurate with demonstrated skill and experience.

Established in 2010, @Orchard LLC has an exceptional reputation, providing staffing solutions to time-sensitive, talent scarcity issues to deliver better talent management ROI.  Our specialty lies in the critical area of program talent acquisition and resource management, not in one narrow skillset, but across many areas of technical and functional delivery. To learn more about our other exciting opportunities, visit our Jobs Page at www.atOrchard.com.