Job Description
Join our mission-driven team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Colorado Springs as a Federal Administrative Specialist. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to support critical operations within our regional office. This role offers competitive benefits, career advancement opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on veterans' lives. Enjoy a collaborative work environment with modern facilities and a commitment to work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain confidential veteran case files ensuring compliance with federal regulations
- Process administrative requests including benefits applications and documentation reviews
- Coordinate scheduling and logistics for multi-stakeholder meetings and veteran outreach events
- Utilize federal databases (e.g., VBMS, VBA) for data entry and record-keeping
- Prepare correspondence, reports, and briefing materials using Microsoft Office Suite
- Provide frontline support to veterans and their families regarding benefit inquiries
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless service delivery
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required (federal position mandate)
- Minimum 3 years administrative experience in a regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Experience with federal documentation standards (e.g., FOIA, HIPAA)
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities