Job Description
Join the Social Security Administration as a Federal Claims Specialist in Kansas City, MO, where you'll enjoy the stability of federal employment with weekly pay and comprehensive benefits. This role offers a unique opportunity to serve your community while advancing your career in public service.
As a key member of our claims processing team, you'll adjudicate complex Social Security cases, ensuring accurate and timely benefits delivery. We provide competitive salaries, paid leave, retirement plans, and health insurance – all with the prestige of federal employment.
Why Choose Us?
- Weekly paychecks for consistent cash flow
- Student loan repayment assistance (up to $10,000/year)
- Professional development programs
- Telework eligibility
Responsibilities
- Adjudicate disability, retirement, and survivor claims with 100% accuracy
- Analyze medical/vocational evidence to determine benefit eligibility
- Communicate complex benefit decisions to claimants and representatives
- Maintain detailed case documentation in federal systems
- Comply with SSA regulations and procedural guidelines
- Collaborate with medical advisors and legal teams
- Process emergency advance payments for qualified claimants
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- One year specialized experience equivalent to GS-8 level
- Knowledge of federal disability/retirement programs
- Ability to interpret medical documentation and regulations
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in federal case management systems
- Experience with sensitive personal data handling
- Valid driver's license (for field visits)