Senior Consultant - Appian Connected Claims

Senior Consultant — Appian Connected ClaimsAstor & Sanders Corporation (Astor) is an award-winning IT solutions provider headquartered in McLean, VA, seeking a Senior Consultant specializing in Appian Connected Claims. This is a remote consultant position.The Senior Consultant – Appian Connected Claims is a key delivery and advisory role responsible for leading end-to-end implementations of Appian's Connected Claims platform for insurance and public sector clients. You will bridge business requirements and technical solutions, guiding clients from discovery through go-live while serving as a trusted advisor on claims process transformation and intelligent automation.Roles & ResponsibilitiesDesign end-to-end Appian Connected Claims solutions aligned to client business and technical requirementsDefine integration patterns with core systems (policy admin, billing, document management, third-party data providers)Lead architectural reviews and ensure scalability, security, and compliance standards are metDevelop and own solution design documents, data flow diagrams, and technical specificationsServe as the primary day-to-day point of contact for client stakeholders, including claims leadership and IT teamsFacilitate workshops, sprint reviews, and executive status meetingsManage project scope, risks, and dependencies in partnership with the project managerBuild long-term trusted advisor relationships that generate follow-on opportunitiesConfigure and extend Appian Connected Claims including FNOL, triage, adjudication, and settlement workflowsDevelop and review Appian process models, interfaces, records, and integrationsGuide and mentor junior developers on Appian best practices and coding standardsSupport UAT, performance testing, and production deployment activitiesElicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements across claims domainsMap current-state claims processes and design future-state workflows with measurable KPIsTranslate complex claims operations terminology into actionable platform configurationsIdentify and articulate process improvement opportunities enabled by automation and AIRequirements5+ years of consulting or implementation experience, with at least 3 years on the Appian platformHands-on experience with Appian Connected Claims or equivalent Appian insurance/claims solutionsAppian Senior Developer certification (or equivalent demonstrated proficiency)Strong understanding of P&C or health insurance claims lifecycle — FNOL, investigation, adjudication, subrogation, and settlementProven ability to lead client-facing engagements independently from requirements through deploymentExperience integrating Appian with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs, Kafka, or ESB middlewareExcellent communication skills with ability to present to both technical teams and executive stakeholdersPreferred qualificationsExperience with Appian AI/ML capabilities including intelligent document processing or predictive analytics in claimsFamiliarity with ACORD standards and claims data modelsPrior involvement in digital claims transformation or STP (straight-through processing) initiativesKnowledge of regulatory compliance considerations in claims handling (state DOI requirements, fraud detection mandates)Experience in an Agile/SAFe delivery environmentBenefitsAstor & Sanders Corporation (www.astor-sanders.com) offers a unique, stimulating and challenging environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance. Astor & Sanders Corporation ( #Astor ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Some of our competitive benefits include Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and all Federal Holidays off Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance Coverage Retirement Savings Plan Pre-Tax Benefit Programs Wellness and Work-Life Support Professional Development Performance and Referral Bonuses Life and Disability Insurance

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