Job Description
Join the mission-driven team at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Sacramento as a Part-Time Federal Administrative Assistant. This premium opportunity offers competitive federal benefits, flexible scheduling (20-25 hours/week), and the chance to serve our nation's heroes in a dynamic professional environment.
As a key support team member, you'll contribute to critical veteran services while enjoying federal job security, retirement plans, and paid leave. Perfect for students, career-changers, or professionals seeking work-life balance without sacrificing impact. VA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications with 99.5% accuracy using federal systems
- Coordinate multi-departmental communications and documentation workflows
- Manage sensitive veteran data in compliance with HIPAA and VA regulations
- Support public-facing service desks with professional client interactions
- Prepare official correspondence and reports in VA formatting standards
- Assist with veteran outreach events and community engagement initiatives
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- Minimum 2 years administrative experience in federal/state/local government
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and federal databases (e.g., VISTA, VA FileMan)
- Secret clearance eligibility (background check required)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge of veteran benefits programs preferred