Job Description
Join the prestigious U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in San Francisco and secure your future with a stable federal career. We're seeking a dedicated Program Specialist to support our mission-critical initiatives serving veterans across Northern California. This immediate hire position offers unparalleled job security, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within one of America's most respected agencies.
As a federal employee, you'll enjoy:
- Competitive salary with locality adjustments
- Generous retirement plans (FERS)
- Comprehensive health insurance options
- Student loan forgiveness eligibility
- 10 paid federal holidays annually
- Work-life balance with telework options
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement veteran benefit programs aligned with federal regulations
- Analyze policy impacts and recommend process improvements
- Coordinate inter-agency collaborations with community partners
- Prepare detailed reports for congressional and stakeholder communications
- Manage grant applications and compliance monitoring
- Conduct outreach initiatives to underserved veteran populations
- Maintain accurate records in federal case management systems
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, or related field
- Minimum 3 years federal program experience
- Proficiency in federal procurement regulations (FAR)
- Strong analytical and report-writing capabilities
- Experience with veteran service organizations preferred
- Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
- Knowledge of VA benefits programs a plus