Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston as a Federal Administrative Assistant. This role is pivotal in supporting our veteran community through efficient office operations, documentation management, and stakeholder coordination. Enjoy comprehensive federal benefits, competitive pay, and a collaborative environment where your administrative expertise directly impacts veteran services.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain classified/unclassified records in accordance with federal regulations
- Coordinate scheduling for executive staff and veteran appointment systems
- Process travel authorizations, expense reports, and procurement requests
- Compose official correspondence using federal formatting standards
- Support HR functions onboarding and documentation workflows
- Execute data entry into federal databases with 99% accuracy
- Facilitate interdepartmental communications and meeting logistics
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or 2 years of federal administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of federal records management protocols (FEMA/DoD)
- Ability to obtain and maintain government security clearance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with federal procurement systems (e.g., GSA Advantage)
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to pass background investigation