Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Antonio has an immediate opening for a Federal Administrative Specialist. This critical role supports veteran services through efficient documentation management, compliance oversight, and inter-agency coordination. We offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment dedicated to excellence in public service. Immediate hire authorized for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran benefit documentation with 99% accuracy and HIPAA compliance
- Coordinate with federal/state/local agencies for seamless service delivery
- Process personnel actions and maintain confidential records in VA systems
- Conduct quality assurance reviews for procedural adherence
- Support outreach initiatives for underserved veteran communities
- Prepare executive reports and compliance documentation
- Train staff on federal regulations and VA protocols
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 3 years federal/local government administrative experience
- Proficiency in VA-specific systems (VISTA, VBMS)
- Active Secret security clearance (or ability to obtain immediately)
- Expert knowledge of federal procurement regulations (FAR)
- VA Form 22-1990 processing experience required
- Spanish language proficiency preferred for San Antonio demographic
- PHR certification or equivalent HR credentials