Job Description
Join the mission to serve America's heroes as a Federal Administrative Specialist at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. This premier opportunity offers unparalleled career growth in a dynamic federal environment where your organizational expertise directly impacts veteran services. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development programs, and the pride of contributing to our nation's most important initiatives.
Our Washington, DC headquarters seeks a detail-oriented professional to streamline operations and ensure compliance with federal regulations. This role is ideal for ambitious individuals seeking long-term career stability in public service with opportunities for advancement across multiple agencies.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain confidential veteran records in compliance with HIPAA and federal privacy laws
- Coordinate interdepartmental communications and executive scheduling for senior leadership
- Prepare official correspondence, reports, and briefing documents using advanced Microsoft Office Suite
- Oversee procurement processes and budget tracking for departmental operations
- Implement and optimize administrative workflows to enhance operational efficiency
- Serve as primary liaison between agency staff and external stakeholders
- Ensure all documentation meets federal record-keeping standards and audit requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years of administrative experience in federal/government environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and federal databases
- Expert knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR) and record-keeping standards
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with ability to draft executive-level documents
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Professional certification in federal administration (e.g., AAPF) preferred