Branch Chief - Disability Evaluation Services Leader (Hybrid)

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 9,600 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

CalPERS pension

Two weeks paid vacation

Two weeks paid sick leave

Two paid Professional Development Days

Personal Holiday

Pre-tax parking

Job summary

The State of California's Disability Evaluation Services is seeking a Branch Chief (DESA III) to lead disability-claims evaluation, analysis, processing, and reporting in the La Jolla/SD area. This senior role implements policies and guides a team to ensure accurate adjudication and timely outputs.

The position supports hybrid work; residency in California is required. A rigorous background check is required and the salary matches a public-sector leadership role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to exercise initiative, good judgment, honesty, and timely decisions while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Plan, organize, communicate, adapt to changing priorities, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to identify gaps and develop business requirements.
• Experience leading large teams and presenting to management to support recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, plan, organize, direct, and evaluate evaluation, analysis, processing, and reporting of disability claims.
• Interpret and implement Federal, Departmental, Division, and Branch policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Lead and develop staff within the Branch to ensure accurate adjudication and timely outputs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MS Teams

MS SharePoint

Job description

The State of California's Disability Evaluation Services is seeking a Branch Chief (DESA III) to lead disability-claims evaluation, analysis, processing, and reporting in the La Jolla/SD area. This senior role implements policies and guides a team to ensure accurate adjudication and timely outputs.

The position supports hybrid work; residency in California is required. A rigorous background check is required and the salary matches a public-sector leadership role with comprehensive benefits.