Senior Workers’ Compensation Program Strategist

Octa; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

OCTA is seeking a Senior Workers’ Compensation Program Specialist to lead the implementation and administration of its workers’ compensation program and oversee the agency’s third-party administrator. The role develops strategies, KPIs, and cost-containment initiatives while ensuring compliance with workers’ compensation laws and requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of claims experience, and strong analytic and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent combination accepted.
• Minimum of five years of workers’ compensation claims experience.
• State of California Self-Insured Certificate required; advanced knowledge of laws, practices, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as organizational expert on workers’ compensation policies, laws, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement program goals, policies, and cost-containment strategies.
• Provide strategic oversight of the workers’ compensation TPA, including performance reviews and audits.
• Manage complex claims, settlements, and regulatory matters; lead initiatives to improve efficiency.

Skills

Workers' comp knowledge

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Origami

Job description

OCTA is seeking a Senior Workers’ Compensation Program Specialist to lead the implementation and administration of its workers’ compensation program and oversee the agency’s third-party administrator. The role develops strategies, KPIs, and cost-containment initiatives while ensuring compliance with workers’ compensation laws and requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring a Bachelor's degree, at least five years of claims experience, and strong analytic and communication skills.