Administrative Officer

The Administrative Officer plans, develops, and directs Academic and Research Program administrative activities and contributes to the long and short-range plans, goals, and objectives of the Research Program operations. The duties include budget and financial management; file, database, and records management; coordination and communication of activities supporting operations; coordination of human resources actions; procurement and contracting; statistical; and other administrative functions.

This is a non-bargaining unit position. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Not Available Duty Location Status: Will work from a VA owned or leased space Position Description Title/PD#: Administrative Officer/ PD706090 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Return to Office (RTO): RTO mandates are in effect and selectees will be required to report to in-person work unless they are approved for an exception or an exemption. Any approval for an RTO exception, exemption, or extension will happen after a tentative job offer, but before a final job offer. Physical Demands: The work is primarily stationary, although some physical effort may be required. Day-to-day work involves sitting, walking, standing, and carrying light objects under 15 pounds. Major Duties: Develop and execute all business operations and administrative functions within Academics and Research Services. Teach, train, inform, persuade, negotiate, and use discretion in communication with all staff members about sensitive issues. Liaison with the hospital's administrative departments (human resources, fiscal, IT, healthcare administration, etc.) Time and Leave (T&L) Approver in VA time & Attendance System (VATAS.) Responsible for preparing the Academics and Research Service budgets and financial program by managing budget formulation and proper execution of all allocated funds. Manage procurement and contracting for Academics and Research Service. Oversees the administrative management for Academics & Research Service.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required. Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.