Job Description
Join our elite federal team in Los Angeles and make an immediate impact! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a highly motivated Administrative Specialist to support critical veteran services. This urgent opening requires immediate onboarding for a fixed-term position with competitive benefits and the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes.
Position offers hybrid work schedule with downtown LA office presence 3 days/week. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and possess exceptional organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications with 99% accuracy within strict deadlines
- Coordinate multi-agency communications and documentation for veteran cases
- Manage confidential records in compliance with federal regulations (HIPAA, FERPA)
- Support veteran outreach initiatives through digital and in-person channels
- Generate performance reports using federal databases and analytics tools
- Collaborate with legal and medical teams to resolve complex veteran cases
- Train temporary staff on federal compliance protocols
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years federal or state administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and federal databases (e.g., VA VISTA)
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field
- Spanish language proficiency strongly preferred
- Experience with veteran affairs systems (e.g., VBMS, VBMS)
- Ability to pass federal background check