Job Description
Join our mission to serve America's heroes! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated Administrative Specialist to support critical federal operations during weekend shifts in Arlington, VA. This full-time position offers competitive federal benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, while ensuring continuity of essential services for our nation's veterans.
As a key member of our administrative team, you'll maintain critical operations during non-standard hours, process veteran benefits paperwork, coordinate inter-agency communications, and uphold federal compliance standards. This role is perfect for professionals seeking impactful work with flexible scheduling.
Responsibilities
- Manage weekend operations for veteran benefit applications and documentation
- Coordinate with federal agencies for cross-departmental service delivery
- Maintain secure digital and physical records per federal guidelines (FISMA compliance)
- Process veteran inquiries and route to appropriate department specialists
- Generate weekly operational reports for senior leadership review
- Support emergency response protocols during weekend operational periods
- Train backup staff on weekend-specific administrative procedures
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years federal administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and VA-specific systems (e.g., VISTA)
- Active Secret security clearance or ability to obtain within 90 days
- Knowledge of federal records management regulations (44 CFR)
- Ability to work independently with minimal weekend supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexibility to work rotating weekends and holidays as needed