Job Description
Join our elite federal team in Sacramento and make an immediate impact on veteran services! The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a dynamic Federal Program Specialist to support critical initiatives in healthcare access and benefits administration. This urgent opening requires immediate placement—your expertise will directly transform lives while advancing federal mission objectives. Enjoy competitive federal benefits, professional development opportunities, and the prestige of serving our nation's heroes.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate veteran healthcare enrollment programs across Northern California
- Analyze policy compliance and recommend regulatory improvements
- Manage stakeholder relationships with state/local government partners
- Develop data-driven reports for congressional briefings
- Oversee grant allocation for veteran service organizations
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of benefit applications
- Lead cross-functional task force meetings
Qualifications
- 5+ years federal/state/local government program management
- Active security clearance (or ability to obtain Top Secret)
- Expertise in VA healthcare systems or benefits administration
- Advanced proficiency in federal grant management systems
- Master's degree in Public Administration or related field
- Experience with veterans' affairs programs preferred
- Proficient in Gantt chart project management tools