Job Description
Join the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Seattle as an immediate hire Administrative Specialist. This critical role supports our mission to honor America's veterans by providing timely, accurate administrative services in a fast-paced federal environment. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a direct impact on veteran care services. No security clearance required for this position. Start immediately and grow your federal career!
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications with 99% accuracy within SLA requirements
- Manage confidential veteran records using VA-approved systems (VISTA, VBMS)
- Coordinate with VA medical centers and community partners for veteran outreach
- Prepare detailed reports on veteran service metrics for leadership review
- Train temporary staff on VA protocols during high-volume periods
- Ensure compliance with federal privacy laws (HIPAA, Privacy Act)
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in government or healthcare
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to pass federal background check (no security clearance needed)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with case management systems preferred
- U.S. citizenship required
- Ability to lift 15 lbs for document handling