DDS Analyst - Journey Level - #ARSD0315

Title: DDS Analyst - Journey Level - #ARSD0315

State Role Title: Health Care Compliance Spec I

Hiring Range: Starting Salary $64,190 commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

 

Join DDS and help deliver fast, accurate disability decisions that change lives. Join our team as DDS–Junior Analyst.

Why Join Us?
✅ Purpose-driven work
✅ Inclusive, supportive teams
✅ Great state benefits

 

Job Duties:

*Telework is limited, in accordance with the Commonwealth’s telework policy”.

Disability Determination Services (DDS) is dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and cost‑effective determinations for disability claims filed under Title II, Title XVI, and Title XIX of the Social Security Act.

We are seeking a DDS Analyst – Journey Level to help carry out this mission by adjudicating disability claims with precision, efficiency, and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Adjudicating disability claims by determining eligibility in accordance with all applicable SSA and Virginia DDS policies and procedures.
• Promoting accuracy by consistently applying policy and maintaining high-quality case processing standards.
• Providing excellent customer service through teamwork, professionalism, and a strong commitment to the DDS mission.
• Completing additional duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ability to analyze information and data, arriving at well-supported decisions or conclusions following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to multi-task, meet multiple established deadlines, and organize and manage a caseload.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of PC and position-related software applications.

 

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

• Must pass HSPD-12 federal credentialing.
• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1. 
• The Social Security Administration (SSA) will conduct an extensive fingerprint-based criminal history check and credentialing process on all final candidates.

All job offers will be contingent upon the applicant successfully passing the required SSA background process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

 

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicab