Job Description
Join our dedicated federal team in Oakland and make an immediate impact! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a highly motivated Administrative Specialist to support critical operations at our Northern California facility. This urgent opening requires immediate onboarding to ensure seamless service delivery to our nation's heroes. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving those who served our country.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit claims with 99% accuracy within strict deadlines
- Coordinate multi-agency communications and documentation
- Manage confidential veteran records using VA-specific systems (VBA, VISTA)
- Provide frontline support to veteran families during in-person appointments
- Generate statistical reports for senior leadership review
- Train new staff on federal compliance protocols
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required (mandatory for federal positions)
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in government/regulated environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and VA database systems
- Active Secret clearance (or ability to obtain within 30 days)
- Exceptional attention to detail and documentation skills
- Experience with veteran affairs or healthcare administration preferred