# Senior Consultant - Appian Connected Claims

> Astor & Sanders · McLean, United States (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-03-24

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Astor & Sanders Corp

## Description

**Senior Consultant — Appian Connected Claims**

Astor & 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 & Responsibilities**

-   Design end-to-end Appian Connected Claims solutions aligned to client business and technical requirements
-   Define 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 met
-   Develop and own solution design documents, data flow diagrams, and technical specifications
-   Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for client stakeholders, including claims leadership and IT teams
-   Facilitate workshops, sprint reviews, and executive status meetings
-   Manage project scope, risks, and dependencies in partnership with the project manager
-   Build long-term trusted advisor relationships that generate follow-on opportunities
-   Configure and extend Appian Connected Claims including FNOL, triage, adjudication, and settlement workflows
-   Develop and review Appian process models, interfaces, records, and integrations
-   Guide and mentor junior developers on Appian best practices and coding standards
-   Support UAT, performance testing, and production deployment activities
-   Elicit, document, and validate business and functional requirements across claims domains
-   Map current-state claims processes and design future-state workflows with measurable KPIs
-   Translate complex claims operations terminology into actionable platform configurations
-   Identify and articulate process improvement opportunities enabled by automation and AI

## Requirements

-   5+ years of consulting or implementation experience, with at least 3 years on the Appian platform
-   Hands-on experience with Appian Connected Claims or equivalent Appian insurance/claims solutions
-   Appian Senior Developer certification (or equivalent demonstrated proficiency)
-   Strong understanding of P&C or health insurance claims lifecycle — FNOL, investigation, adjudication, subrogation, and settlement
-   Proven ability to lead client-facing engagements independently from requirements through deployment
-   Experience integrating Appian with external systems via REST/SOAP APIs, Kafka, or ESB middleware
-   Excellent communication skills with ability to present to both technical teams and executive stakeholders

**Preferred qualifications**

-   Experience with Appian AI/ML capabilities including intelligent document processing or predictive analytics in claims
-   Familiarity with ACORD standards and claims data models
-   Prior involvement in digital claims transformation or STP (straight-through processing) initiatives
-   Knowledge of regulatory compliance considerations in claims handling (state DOI requirements, fraud detection mandates)
-   Experience in an Agile/SAFe delivery environment

## Benefits

Astor & Sanders Corporation ([www.astor-sanders.com](http://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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