Disability Benefits Determination Analyst

Arizona Department of Administration; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,315,000 - 77,146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

ASRS Retirement Benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

Wellness plans

Job summary

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) seeks a Disability Determination Specialist to review medical evidence and determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. This in-office position works within the DDS Administration to make informed decisions, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires interpreting complex rules, communicating findings clearly, and maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus two years of professional level experience in adjudicating disability determinations for the Social Security Administration OR five years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Review medical evidence to decide eligibility for Social Security disability benefits.
• Make final decisions on complex disability claims.
• Gather vocational, functional or medical evidence from claimants and third parties.
• Interview claimants by phone or in person to resolve questions.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) seeks a Disability Determination Specialist to review medical evidence and determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. This in-office position works within the DDS Administration to make informed decisions, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires interpreting complex rules, communicating findings clearly, and maintaining thorough documentation.