Social Security Disability Claims Analyst

AZ State Jobs; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ASRS retirement plan

Paid holidays and time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) in Tucson seeks a Disability Determination Specialist to review medical evidence and determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. This in-office role requires careful analysis, strong attention to detail, and adherence to SSA/DDSA policies.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, final decision-making on complex claims, and interaction with claimants to resolve inquiries.

Qualifications

• Knowledge in: Complex Federal laws, regulations for disability benefits; program planning and evaluation methods; medical, physiological, and psychiatric terminology; leadership and management practices.
• Skill in: Critical thinking, detail-oriented, using automated systems to enter, retrieve, analyze and interpret data; reading and interpreting complex rules; communicating clearly in writing.
• Ability to: Establish cooperative relationships; communicate with discretion; complete projects on time; work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment while processing disability claims and re-determinations per SSA/DDSA policies.
• Makes final decisions on complex Social Security Disability claims.
• Gathers vocational, functional or medical evidence from claimants and sources.
• Interviews claimants by phone or in person to resolve questions on applications.

Skills

Disability law

Policy evaluation

Medical terminology

Leadership & management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) in Tucson seeks a Disability Determination Specialist to review medical evidence and determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits. This in-office role requires careful analysis, strong attention to detail, and adherence to SSA/DDSA policies.

The position emphasizes independent judgment, final decision-making on complex claims, and interaction with claimants to resolve inquiries.