Compensation specialist

DescriptionThe Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Workers Compensation Specialist to work at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

This HR division manages all workers' compensation claims DOT-wide and provides comprehensive / expert guidance and direction to both internal and external customers.

The selected Workers Compensation Specialist will ensure that program management is in accordance with government regulations and procedures and in a manner consistent with all DOL, DOT, FAA, and AHR performance targets and metrics.

Additionally, he / she will ensure established policies / procedures provide guidance for most assignments, but allow considerable discretion for employees to select the most appropriate approach(es) or develop new approaches.

Assignments regularly require interpretations of internal and external policies and extrapolations from precedents.Resolves most problems and work issues without the assistance of a manager, project / program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.

Develops and recommends approaches to address current and anticipated problems and issues. Work is reviewed rarely, typically through status reports and at project completion, to ensure policy compliance and alignment with the requirements of projects and / or other work activities.

The selected candidate will be tasked with working on challenging case management activities and program management assignments.

Performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project / program manager, team leader, or more experienced professional.

This role, you will be expected to : Independently review national program issuesRecommend policy and procedures to senior level staffPerform comprehensive case management of OWCP claimsProvide sound advice and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees.

Apply experience and comprehensive knowledge applicable to his / her discipline to planConduct functional activities for projects / programs.

Minimum Qualifications : This position t ypically requires a BA degree, however, relevant years of processing experience maybe substitute in lieu of a degree.

Knowledge of the Federal Employee's Compensation Act and related regulations and procedures.Skill in conducting a thorough review of OWCP claims to facilitate return to duty and to determine eligibility for medical and wage loss benefits, reemployment potential, and placement in vocational rehabilitation programs.

Ability to effectuate cost containment processes, analyze chargeback reports, and devise effective agency workers' compensation case management procedures.

Ability to communicate information to diverse and sometimes challenging audiences to assist injured workers and management officials, complete work assignments, prepare documents, and lead projects.

Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability (To be eligible for Public Trust Security Clearance, one must be either a U.

Original Posting Date : 2024-02-26 While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range : Pay Range $42,250.00 - $76,375.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary.

Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Last updated : 2024-03-06