DBA Claims Specialist

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.

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