Title: DDS Analyst – Trainee 1 Level - #ARSD0134

State Role Title: Health Care Compliance Spec I

Hiring Range: Starting salary $54,106

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Aging & Rehab Svcs

Agency Website: https://www.dars.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Launch your fulfilling career with Virginia Disability Determination Services (DDS). At Virginia DDS, we focus on providing excellent customer service in a forward-thinking environment that supports growth, independence, autonomy, and inclusion. Our paid training program equips you with the skills needed to succeed as a Disability Analyst, and upon completion of the State’s probationary period, opportunities for some telework may be available.

We offer comprehensive benefits, advancement opportunities, paid state holidays and leave, contributions to Virginia529 college savings programs, student loan reimbursement, participation in the Virginia Retirement System, and more. Be the driver of your own career path, reclaim your nights and weekends, and make a meaningful difference in your community.

Note: Opportunities for some telework may be available following completion of the probationary period.

Virginia DDS Salary Model:
https://dars-media.s3.sitevision.com/2025/07/Virginia-Disability-Determination-Services-Salary-Model.pdf

Job Duties

We are seeking to fill multiple positions in our Roanoke office (starting salary $54,106).

The Disability Determination Services Division of the Virginia Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services provides accurate, timely, and cost-effective evaluations of medical and vocational evidence related to claims filed by Virginians for Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability Insurance, and Medicaid benefits under the Social Security Act.

Completion of an onboarding training program is required before maintaining a caseload.
Other duties and/or special projects as assigned.
Completes duties and/or projects as needed or directed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in gathering, reviewing, and analyzing large volumes of information and records to reach well supported decisions based on established policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Abilities/Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage a caseload. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to conduct ongoing phone communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency with PCs and position related software applications.
• Ability to multitask and meet multiple established deadlines.

Additional Considerations:

• Training and/or experience in an office, administrative, or case review environment. 
• Training and/or experience analyzing and interpreting complex policies, procedures, or regulations.
• Training and/or experience effectively communicating critical information and engaging in ongoing phone communication with a wide range of stakeholders.

Special Instructions:

• Must pass HSPD 12 federal credentialing. 
• This position is designated as sensitive under Va. Code § 2.2 1201.1.
• The Social Security Administration (SSA) will conduct a fingerprint based criminal history check and credentialing process for all final candidates. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing the required SSA background process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé are submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.