Job Description
Join the mission to serve America's heroes as a Part-Time Federal Program Assistant at the Tampa VA Medical Center. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to veteran services while maintaining work-life balance with a flexible 20-hour weekly schedule. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals in a mission-driven environment with federal benefits including training and career advancement.
As a key member of our administrative team, you'll support critical veteran benefit programs through data management, stakeholder coordination, and compliance monitoring. This position is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful part-time federal employment with competitive compensation and the prestige of public service.
Responsibilities
- Process veteran benefit applications and maintain accurate electronic records using VA systems
- Coordinate with healthcare providers and veteran families to resolve benefit inquiries
- Prepare reports on program metrics and compliance documentation
- Support outreach initiatives for veteran service programs
- Assist in training new staff on federal procedures and policies
- Monitor program budgets and expenditures for accuracy
- Communicate policy updates to stakeholders via email and phone
Qualifications
- Associate's degree or 2 years of relevant administrative experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Experience with federal databases or case management systems
- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable federal background check
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail with data entry accuracy requirements
- Knowledge of veteran services or federal programs preferred
- US citizenship required