Workers Compensation Program Consultant

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Workers Compensation Program Consultant (Part-Time) in located in The Hanford Tri-Cities Area (Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) to support an engagement for the US Dept. of Energy (DOE) Hanford in Eastern Washington (Tri-Cities - Kennewick | Pasco | Richland) Area. 

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide General Support Services Contractor (GSSC) assistance to support DOE Hanford [which consists of Richland Operations Office (RL), and Office of River Protection (ORP)] in support of the Govt’s operations, personnel management, and general administration of regional operations at the Hanford Site in Richland, Washington. 

ProSidian Consulting's work includes supporting DOE requirements for consulting support, acquisition support, program/project management support, operational/administrative business support, and environmental consulting support.  It is also ProSidian's duty to protect all classified information, special nuclear material, and other DOE property and work in accordance with DOE security regulations and requirements to maintain responsibility for protecting all classified information and all classified matter (including documents, material and special nuclear material) which are in every Engagement Team Member's possession and in connection with the performance of work under this contract against sabotage, espionage, loss or theft.

Consultant Support – Workers’ Compensation Program Candidates shall work to support requirements as a Workers Compensation Program Consultant and provide support for the Hanford Site Workers’ Compensation Program (WCP) to provide workers’ compensation coverage and benefits to specified contractor employees in accordance with the Washington Industrial Insurance Act, as codified in the Revised Code of Washington, Title 51, and all other applicable laws and regulations.

The WCP is administered on behalf of DOE-RL through a contract with a third-party administrator (TPA) that processes and administers all claims.  DOE-RL has the need to evaluate various methods for providing covered contractor employees with workers’ compensation coverage and benefits. Workers Compensation Program Consultant shall evaluate DOE’s available methods and provide recommendations. The methods DOE is considering include:

1. Terminate DOE’s self-insured status.  Hanford contractors would elect from available legal options under Title 51 for workers’ compensation coverage.  
2. Transfer administration of the WCP to Washington State Labor and Industries through a negotiated Self-Insuring Agreement.
3. Maintain DOE’s self-insured status, and use federal staff (i.e. DOE self-performance) to perform all duties related to the WCP as a self-insured entity.
4. Expand the work scope for a designated existing prime contractor to include performance of all duties related to the WCP in support of DOE as the self-insured entity.
5. Continue administration of the WCP using a TPA, directly reporting to DOE-RL as the self-insured entity.   
6. Other option(s) (if applicable) proposed by Workers Compensation Program Consultant for consideration.

Workers Compensation Program Consultant shall conduct a comprehensive evaluation of each method. Each method shall have the following addressed in the final report:   Financial impacts of the considered alternatives, including impacts on current covered contractors and DOE  |  Management and transition of information/records  |  Workforce implications and perceptions   |  Other areas of concern   |  Recommended strategies for addressing all topics above. 

After evaluation completion, but before issuance of the final report, Workers Compensation Program Consultant shall make a presentation of the results to DOE management. Feedback from this presentation shall be incorporated into the final report. 

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION (PROVIDED UPON AWARD):  Upon award, DOE will provide the consultant sensitive claim and financial information pertinent to the WCP in compliance with applicable law in a summary manner and without any identifying personal information to provide the basis for evaluation and cost impact considerations.

Qualifications

The Workers Compensation Program Consultant shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.  Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  The Workers Compensation Program Consultant shall possess the following minimum qualifications:

• Ten years of relevant experience with Washington State Workers Compensation, with at least four years of experience with the Washington State self-insurance program.  This experience would include; 

             --Employment as legal representation of a Washington Workers’ Compensation matter.

             --Employment with a Third-Party Administrator.

             --Employment with or performing work as a contractor to Washington Department of Labor and Industries.

             --Similar employment that would provide detailed knowledge of Washington workers’ compensation programs.

• Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques with the ability to evaluate the methods available to the Government.

             --Sufficient skill in this area would allow the personnel to accurately and effectively evaluate each method for providing workers’ compensation coverage and benefits.

• Expertise in audits and evaluations with the ability to evaluate multiple options objectively.
• Expertise in financial analysis with the ability to understand and analyze financial aspects of the various methods.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to accurately document, report, and present findings in a professional manner.
• U.S. citizenship.

TRAVEL:  Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy - Richland Operations Office, The Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.  

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools –  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That’s why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

• Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits:ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor’s appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days – 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
• Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
• Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
• Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants foremployment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ProSidian Consulting has made a pledge to the Hiring Our Heroes Program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the “I Hire Military” Initiative of The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) for the State of North Carolina. All applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of Veteran Status.

Furthermore, we believe in "HONOR ABOVE ALL"  - be successful while doing things the right way. The pride comes out of the challenge; the reward is excellence in the work.

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