Job Description
Join the prestigious federal workforce with weekly pay cycles! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Chicago seeks a detail-oriented Administrative Specialist to support critical veteran services. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the stability of federal employment while making a direct impact on our nation's heroes. This role offers accelerated payment processing with bi-weekly direct deposits and opportunities for career advancement within the federal system.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit claims with 99.5% accuracy within strict federal deadlines
- Manage confidential case files using VA's proprietary VBA Case Management System
- Coordinate multi-agency communications for veteran transition programs
- Generate compliance reports for OMB and GAO audits
- Train junior staff on federal documentation protocols
- Support congressional inquiries through FOIA request processing
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- 3+ years federal administrative experience required
- Active Security Clearance (or ability to obtain Secret clearance)
- Expertise in VA VBA systems and federal regulations (38 CFR)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills
- TS/BI clearance preferred
- VA-specific training certification (e.g., VBA-101)