Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Colorado Springs. We're seeking a meticulous Administrative Specialist to support critical veteran services in a dynamic federal environment. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of contributing to meaningful public service.
Responsibilities
- Manage complex scheduling, travel arrangements, and correspondence for department leadership
- Process confidential personnel actions and maintain HR documentation systems
- Coordinate inter-agency communications and prepare official reports for submission
- Oversee budget tracking, procurement requests, and fiscal compliance
- Implement records management protocols in accordance with federal regulations
- Support veterans' benefit programs through data entry and case file maintenance
- Train junior staff on administrative procedures and software systems
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain federal security clearance
- 3+ years of administrative experience in government or regulated industry
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR) and records management standards
- Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field preferred