Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the San Antonio VA Medical Center and make an immediate impact on veterans' lives. We're seeking a highly motivated Administrative Specialist to support federal operations with urgency and precision. This is your opportunity to serve in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly contributes to our nation's heroes.
Responsibilities
- Process and prioritize high-volume veteran benefit applications within strict federal timelines
- Coordinate multi-agency communications including VA, SSA, and DOD systems
- Manage confidential veteran records ensuring 100% compliance with HIPAA and federal privacy laws
- Conduct eligibility verifications for VA healthcare programs and disability claims
- Develop and maintain standardized administrative workflows using GSA-approved tools
- Provide frontline support to veteran families during benefits enrollment processes
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years federal administrative experience (GS-5 equivalent)
- Proficiency in VA-specific systems (VBMS, VBA-Net, VISTA)
- Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain within 30 days
- US citizenship required (per federal regulations)
- Expertise in federal records management (44 U.S.C. 2101-2115)
- Ability to work rotating shifts including weekend coverage
- Professional certification in Federal Administrative Procedures (preferred)