Job Description
Join our prestigious federal team in Boston and become an essential part of serving America's heroes. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a highly motivated Administrative Specialist to support critical operations in our regional office. This role offers competitive benefits, career growth opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on veterans' lives.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive federal benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Work-life balance initiatives
- Pension and retirement plans
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain classified/unclassified digital and physical records systems
- Coordinate executive calendars, meetings, and travel arrangements for senior staff
- Prepare official correspondence, reports, and briefing materials
- Process personnel actions, timekeeping, and leave requests
- Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
- Implement agency policies and procedures for administrative functions
- Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and agency-specific software for data management
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of administrative experience in a federal/government setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Experience with records management systems (e.g., SharePoint)