Job Description
Join the Department of Veterans Affairs as an Administrative Specialist in our New York City office. This critical role supports our mission to serve America's heroes through efficient federal operations. You'll be part of a dynamic team ensuring seamless administrative processes while contributing to meaningful public service. Enjoy competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the satisfaction of making a difference in veterans' lives.
Responsibilities
- Manage and process veteran benefit applications with 100% accuracy
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications and documentation workflows
- Prepare executive correspondence, reports, and briefing materials
- Implement federal record-keeping protocols for compliance with FOIA requirements
- Support budget tracking and procurement processes for assigned programs
- Conduct data analysis and generate performance metrics dashboards
- Train junior staff on administrative procedures and systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- Minimum 3 years federal administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and federal systems (e.g., HRIS, SharePoint)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR)
- Ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines