Supervisory Medical Administrative Program Specialist
Veterans Health Administration
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Office of Naval Research
Department of the Navy
Location
Salary
$46,085 - $101,706
per year
Type
Closes
March 24, 2026
GS-1/04 Pay Grade(Career Ladder)
Entry salary: $21,996 | Full performance (GS-4): up to $39,372
Career ladder: Start at GS-1 and advance to GS-4 with experience.
Typical requirements: No experience required. High school diploma or equivalent.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves handling administrative tasks like managing personnel records, processing documents, acting as a go-between for different teams, and reviewing finances for purchases in a naval research lab.
It's a good fit for someone organized with experience in office support, problem-solving, and clear communication who enjoys working in a government setting focused on research.
No advanced degrees are needed, but prior experience in similar roles helps.
Key Requirements
- At least three years of general experience, including one year equivalent to GS-04 or similar level
- Ability to analyze problems, gather data, and identify solutions
- Skills in planning and organizing work effectively
- Strong oral and written communication abilities
- Knowledge of agency programs, regulations, and policies
- Experience managing personnel programs and processing documents
- Capability to act as a liaison between divisions and review financial purchases
Full Job Description
You will serve as an Administrative Officer in the Systems Directorate, Code 530200 of NAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORY.
Your resume must demonstrate at least three years of general experience that includes at least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-01/04) or pay band (NO-01) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing all of the following duties: (1) Analyzing problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; (2) Planning and organizing work; and (3) Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:
- You will manage personnel programs and provide analysis and feedback to management.
- You will prepare, route, and process all personnel documents for the division.
- You will act as a liaison with various other laboratory divisions
- You will serve as a financial reviewer for purchase reviews and approvals.
- You will employ knowledge of the agency programs, activities, regulations, and policies while performing duties assigned to the incumbent including preparing, routing, and processing all personnel documents.
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