Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address their most significant and complex challenges in science, security and sustainability. Headquartered in Virginia, we have more than 53,000 employees in approximately 80 countries across all 7 continents.
Defense Base Act (DBA) Claims Specialist:
Responsible for reporting Foreign (DBA), and Maritime work-related injuries and illnesses to our insurance carrier’s third-party administrators and the Department of Labor.
Under supervision, coordinates Defense Base Act (DBA) claims processing in support of successful claims resolution.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supports the organization's Injury and Claims Management programs by coordinating the research and flow of employment information required for claim submission.
- Builds collaborative working relationships with Human Resources, internal and external legal counsel to establish a workflow and cadence regarding the provision of employment information.
- Gathers employment information, logs, files, documents, notifications or other records and partners with DBA insurance carriers and third-party administrators/adjustors to research or verify employment information.
- Interfaces with Department of Labor regarding claims submissions.
- Mitigates risk by ensuring well-evidenced and timely claims submissions.
- Prepares claim forms and reviews claim submissions.
- Determines appropriate policy coverage to date of injury.
- Performs data entry of new claims into claims management system.
- Records and maintains insurance policy and claims information in database.
- Other activities/projects as assigned including the preparation and distribution of computer reports.
Claims Specialist Requirements:
- 3-5 years of experience as a claim’s processor (DBA preferred) or a related role with a High School Diploma; 0-3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, specifically MS Office.
- Strong customer service/relationship management skills.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills, with demonstrated high attention to detail.
Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low-income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.
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Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics. Headquartered in Germantown, Md., we employ more than 20,000 people in 48 states and 28 foreign countries and territories. Visit us at amentum.com to explore how we deliver excellence for our customers’ most vital missions.
