Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the San Francisco VA Medical Center as an Administrative Specialist. This pivotal role supports our commitment to providing exceptional care to veterans through efficient office operations, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination. You'll work in a dynamic federal environment with competitive benefits and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran records using VA-specific systems (VistA) ensuring HIPAA compliance
- Coordinate multi-departmental scheduling and logistics for veteran care initiatives
- Process travel authorizations, procurements, and reimbursements under federal guidelines
- Compose correspondence and reports for leadership review and congressional submissions
- Implement records retention policies per National Archives standards
- Support HR functions onboarding staff and processing personnel actions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 2 years federal administrative experience required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and federal databases (e.g., HRConnect)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Knowledge of VA regulations and federal procurement procedures
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle sensitive veteran information with discretion