Social Insurance Specialist; Claims Specialist -ICTAP Temporary

Position: Social Insurance Specialist (Claims Specialist) -ICTAP TEMPORARY
Location: Jamaica

Summary

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location.

LOCATION:

This position is located in various Social Security Administration offices.

TOUR OF DUTY:
Multiple work schedules. Up to 40 hours.

TYPE OF POSITION:
Temporary, Not To Exceed 1 year: may be extended - will not become permanent.

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Summary

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles only in the commuting area of the selected duty location.

LOCATION:

This position is located in various Social Security Administration offices.

TOUR OF DUTY:
Multiple work schedules. Up to 40 hours.

TYPE OF POSITION:
Temporary, Not To Exceed 1 year: may be extended - will not become permanent.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday
· Apply by 06/20/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on June 20, 2026

Location

Many vacancies in the following locations:

Birmingham, AL

Richmond, CA

Salinas, CA

Denver, CO

Chicago, IL

Boston, MA

Baltimore, MD

Woodlawn, MD

Kansas City, MO

Queens, NY

Philadelphia, PA

Wilkes Barre, PA

Seattle, WA

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $74,678 - $121,371 per year

Salary shown is GS-11 Rest of USA min. salary to Highest Locality pay. (See Additional Information Section for Locality pay information)

Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential None

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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Up to 40 hours per week Travel Required Not required

Appointment type Temporary - 1 Year ;
May Be Extended;
Will Not Become Permanent

Occupations and job series

* 0105 Social Insurance Administration

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes

Drug test No Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

* Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number SSA--ICTAP-26-CP Control number

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Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Clarification from the agency

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM those eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) in the commuting area of the listed duty location.

Duties

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Claims Specialists conduct interviews with the public to obtain, clarify, and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements. In addition, they resolve discrepancies, clarify issues and make final decisions for initial and post-entitlement for benefits and payments; adjudicate and authorize entitlement or disallowance actions at all levels of difficulty and complexity under programs administered by SSA.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

* Proof of ICTAP eligibility required

* U.S. Citizenship required

* Selective Service Registration, if applicable ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).)

* Background and/or security investigation required

* Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results

* All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement

* Applicants must have a fully successful rating of record.

* Requests for copies of application documents will not be accepted.

* All application forms submitted become the property of SSA Human Resources.

Qualifications

Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent, which is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized…