Job Description
Join our elite federal team in sunny San Diego! The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to support critical operations with weekly pay cycles and comprehensive federal benefits. Enjoy a rewarding career serving our nation's heroes while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. Weekly paycheck processing ensures consistent financial stability, while competitive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off provide unparalleled security. This role offers direct impact on veteran services with growth opportunities across federal agencies.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications and documentation with 99.5% accuracy
- Manage weekly payroll data entry for 50+ personnel using SAP HR systems
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications for VA initiatives in San Diego
- Maintain secure federal databases following NIST compliance standards
- Support compliance audits by preparing detailed weekly activity reports
- Train staff on federal procedures using SharePoint portals
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- 2+ years federal or public sector administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems
- Active federal security clearance (or ability to obtain)
- US citizenship required
- Experience with VA-specific regulations (38 CFR)
- Weekly payroll processing certification preferred