The Requirements*

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to include Microsoft Sharepoint.
• Ability to draft correspondence for claims made to third parties related to appeals.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to manage scheduled awards program and provide regular reports regarding payments.
• Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience w/ Federal Employee’s Compensation Program, to include the adjudication of claims, correspondence w/ claimant, representatives, agency leadership, witnesses, medical practitioners, and possible investigators as necessary.
• Experience handling challenges to Federal Employee Compensation Act claims.
• Demonstrated experience working with DOL regarding requests for vocational rehabilitation for employees.
• Experience managing charge back documentation from DOL and providing appropriate challenges and requests for medical information.
• Ability to track and review detailed medical documents.

Other Specifications*

• Operation of a PC in an office environment
• This is a primarily sedentary position.
• Some bending, light lifting may be required.
• Must be willing to work on site in SW Washington DC
• Must work on a pre-arranged and approved schedule within normal work hours (i.e., between the hours of 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.).
• Must pass a standard USCP background suitability check.
• The ability to work offsite after a suitable acclimation period.

The CLIENT / AGENCY

The United States Capitol Police is a very fast paced and multi-organizational agency. The agency has special classification and pay authorities and does not follow the standard OPM pay authorities. The HR function for the agency is a lean organization with high priorities. Suitable candidates must be able to work at an optimal level in support of achieving the goals of the organization. Candidates also need to be flexible in their approach and style to learn the agency’s hiring authorities

The COMPANY

AvantGarde, LLC (AG) is an 8(a) and HUB certified, Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) with principal offices in Rockville, MD. AG provides a unique set of integrated consulting services and a "One Stop Shop Solution" to meet complex organizational goals through Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Business Operations Support, and Information Technology. We translate insight into impact across four key areas of an organization – People, Process, Strategy, and Technology.

Our firm was named Minority Federal Contractor of the Year for 2017 by the Minority Enterprise Development Consortium. We partner with clients and bring deep and broad-based expertise with the best industry practices delivering personalized solutions that overcome our clients’ most pressing People, Process, Strategy and Technology problems. Visit our website at www.avantgarde4usa.com to learn more about the company, our opportunities, and benefits.

The LAW

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, AvantGarde LLC makes all recruitment and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender and transgender status), national origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civilian union status, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state and local laws. AvantGarde hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled