Federal Workers' Compensation Specialist at Ancon Group LLC – Washington, District of Columbia

Ancon Group is seeking two experienced Federal Workers’ Compensation Specialists to support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Office of Human Resources (AHR).

This role supports DOT-wide Workers’ Compensation claims management and ensures compliance with the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA) and Department of Labor (DOL)/OWCP regulations.

The selected candidate will provide expert-level case management, regulatory interpretation, return-to-work coordination, and financial oversight for federal workers’ compensation claims.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply expert knowledge of FECA and OWCP regulations.
• Conduct comprehensive review of OWCP claims to determine:
  • Eligibility for medical benefits
  • Wage loss benefits
  • Return-to-duty options
  • Reemployment and vocational rehabilitation potential
• Manage complex workers’ compensation case files.
• Review and interpret medical documentation.
• Provide return-to-work case management strategies.
• Analyze chargeback reports and recommend cost-containment strategies.
• Develop agency-wide workers’ compensation case management procedures.
• Communicate complex regulatory guidance to:
  • Injured employees
  • Supervisors
  • Senior leadership
• Prepare formal case documentation and compliance reports.
• Ensure full compliance with workers’ compensation laws and DOT/FAA policy.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years relevant experience or equivalent years of direct federal workers’ compensation experience.
• Prior federal claims examiner experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act (FECA).
• Experience working with OWCP claims.
• Experience using ECOMP (Employee Compensation Operations Management Portal).
• Skill in reviewing OWCP claims for medical and wage loss eligibility.
• Experience facilitating return-to-work case management.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior FAA or DOT experience.
• Experience analyzing chargeback reports.
• Experience implementing cost-containment strategies.
• Experience developing agency workers’ compensation procedures.
• Ability to lead projects and advise senior-level officials.

Why Join Ancon?

Ancon Group is a Women-Owned Small Business with over 25 years of experience delivering federal HR, operational, and compliance support services. We focus on placing professionals who are the “perfect fit” for mission-critical environments and who deliver measurable results from day one.