About Iberia Advisory

Iberia Advisory LLC is an award-winning Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that brings industry veterans with a fresh perspective to stay ahead and thrive in an unpredictable world.

About the Role

This is a hybrid role in the National Capital Region (NCR) - onsite expected 1-2 days/week. The client is located at the Washington Navy Yard (WNY) and additional onsite presence may be required for initial training and ad hoc for key meetings. A Secret clearance is required.

This role supports the Department of Navy (DON) Manpower & Reserve Affairs (M&RA) in administration of benefits for veteran warfighters. In this role the candidate would process Barring Act Waiver (BAW) claims related to Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC) which provides military Retirees a tax-free monthly compensation that is intended to replace some or all of the retired pay that is withheld due to receipt of VA compensation. CRSC is payable for disabilities that are found to be related to combat, including disabilities that were incurred in actual combat, while engaged in hazardous service, in the performance of duty simulating war, training for combat or as a result of an instrumentality of war.

What You'll Do

• Provide support for the processing and tracking of BAW(31 U.S.C. 3702), including preparing waiver packages, coordinating and reviewing supporting documentation, maintaining files and communicating with other Department of Defense Agencies and Congressional and Senatorial Offices of Constituent Affairs in order to obtain information about the claim or contact the constituent regarding the status or outcome of the claim.
• Support the overall management of BAW to include submission reviews, processing claims, and tracking for the Department of the Navy. Work will involve the coordination with stakeholders such as Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS).
• Develop process improvements for the BAW program

Job Requirements

• Experience as a paralegal, legal admin, claims analyst or researcher, or similar
• Growth mindset: possesses intrinsic motivation for personal and professional development
• Critical thinking: ability to analyze information objectively, identify relevant facts, and apply sound judgment to solve problems
• Attention to detail: strong proofreading skills for claims documents, ensuring accuracy in names, dates, and case details.
• Organizational skills: ability to organize, file, and retrieve claims documents accurately (both physical and digital).
• Writing and Communication skills: professional written and verbal communication for client interactions and correspondence with military stakeholders
• Research Competency: ability to conduct basic relevant research using both databases and stakeholder interviews, and summarize findings clearly

Additionally, all candidates must possess a minimum of a Secret clearance. Due to the hiring timeline, candidates without a clearance will NOT be considered at this time.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of military benefits and/or BAW
• Veterans, military spouses, and military dependents are encouraged to apply as their experiences directly relate to the job description

What Matters Most

Within the job requirements above, we're looking for team members that are both Humble and Hungry, which speaks to both their Mindset and Character.

• Mindset: Intrinsically motivated to learn, grow, experience, and achieve
• Character: Operating with integrity and collaboration - "one team, one fight"

What You Can Expect from Us

• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• A community of growth-minded colleagues.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including 1:1 professional coaching.
• The chance to be a part of a mission-driven company that is making a real impact.