Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes immediately! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Raleigh is seeking a highly motivated Federal Administrative Specialist to support critical operations. This full-time temporary position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on veterans' lives. Work in a dynamic environment with dedicated professionals committed to excellence.
Immediate start date available for qualified candidates. U.S. citizenship and federal background check required.
Responsibilities
- Manage veteran correspondence, records, and case files with strict adherence to federal protocols
- Coordinate scheduling for VA leadership and inter-agency meetings
- Process personnel actions, travel authorizations, and procurement requests
- Support budget tracking and financial reporting for departmental initiatives
- Utilize VA-specific software systems (e.g., VISTA, SharePoint) for data management
- Assist in onboarding new federal staff and training program coordination
- Prepare official documents, reports, and briefings for senior leadership review
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship and ability to pass federal background investigation
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in federal/government setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong knowledge of federal regulations (FAR, DFARS, VA policies)
- Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality
- Detail-oriented with proven organizational and multitasking abilities
- Experience with VA systems preferred but not required