Job Description
Join our mission-critical team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Tucson as an Administrative Specialist with immediate hiring needs. This temporary position offers a unique opportunity to serve our nation's heroes while gaining invaluable federal experience in a dynamic environment. We're seeking motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and possess exceptional organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit claims with 99% accuracy and strict compliance with federal regulations
- Coordinate multi-agency communications and document management systems
- Support veterans through direct assistance in benefits enrollment processes
- Maintain classified and unclassified records using VA's secure databases
- Collaborate with medical staff to facilitate healthcare access documentation
- Conduct quality assurance reviews for all submitted veteran documentation
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required (mandatory for federal positions)
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in regulated environments
- Proficiency in VA-specific systems (VBA, VBMS, or similar)
- Active security clearance or ability to obtain within 30 days
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or related field preferred
- Experience with veteran service organizations highly valued
- Ability to pass federal background investigation and drug screening