Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Fort Worth for an immediate opportunity as a Federal Administrative Specialist. This critical role supports our mission to provide exceptional care to America's heroes through streamlined administrative operations. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development, and the pride of serving our nation's veterans. Apply now to start your impactful career immediately in this time-sensitive position.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications with 99% accuracy and strict adherence to federal guidelines
- Manage confidential veteran records using VA-certified systems (e.g., VBA, VISTA)
- Coordinate cross-departmental communications for priority cases requiring expedited processing
- Generate compliance reports for OMB and congressional inquiries within 48-hour deadlines
- Train temporary staff on federal privacy laws (HIPAA, FERPA) and VA protocols
- Implement immediate-start workflow improvements for high-volume processing
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship (mandatory for federal employment)
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience with federal/state agencies
- Proficiency in VA-specific software (VBA, VISTA) or ability to obtain certification within 30 days
- Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain within 10 business days
- TS/BI clearance preferred for immediate assignment
- Experience with FOIA requests and EEO case documentation
- Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends for backlog clearance