Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Chicago as a Federal Administrative Specialist. We're urgently seeking detail-oriented professionals to support vital veteran services operations. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, federal job security, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact in our community. Immediate start available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain veteran records databases with 100% accuracy
- Coordinate inter-departmental communications and scheduling
- Process and track federal forms, correspondence, and documentation
- Support compliance with federal regulations and VA protocols
- Assist in budget tracking and expense report preparation
- Train new staff on administrative procedures
- Respond to inquiries from veterans and stakeholders professionally
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or 3+ years federal administrative experience
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Knowledge of federal record-keeping regulations (e.g., FERPA, HIPAA)
- Exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass federal background check
- Experience with government procurement systems preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced federal environment