Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as a Federal Administrative Specialist in Houston, TX. This pivotal role supports our mission to serve America's heroes through efficient office operations, documentation management, and interdepartmental coordination. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment in one of America's most vibrant cities.
Responsibilities
- Manage electronic and physical records systems ensuring compliance with federal retention policies
- Coordinate travel arrangements, meetings, and official correspondence for department leadership
- Process personnel actions, timekeeping, and administrative leave requests
- Prepare official reports, presentations, and statistical summaries for agency review
- Serve as primary liaison between department staff and external stakeholders
- Implement and maintain office protocols for document security and data privacy
- Train staff on administrative procedures and software systems
Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years of administrative experience in a federal or regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of federal records management standards (NARA guidelines)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field preferred