Senior Consultant - Appian Connected Claims

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 Qualifications 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 Astor & Sanders Corporation ( ) 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr