Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Manhattan as a Federal Administrative Specialist. This prestigious opportunity offers competitive federal benefits, career advancement pathways, and the chance to serve America's heroes. Enjoy modern office facilities in a landmark federal building with exceptional transit access. We're seeking detail-oriented professionals passionate about supporting veterans' services through streamlined administrative excellence.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran benefit documentation processing with 99.5% accuracy
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications and scheduling for senior leadership
- Implement federal records management protocols per NARA standards
- Analyze administrative workflows and recommend process improvements
- Prepare official correspondence and reports for congressional inquiries
- Oversee office supply procurement and budget reconciliation
- Train junior staff on federal compliance procedures
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required (federal position)
- Minimum 3 years federal administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- Knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR)
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines