Administrative Officer

National Cemetery Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cemetery Administration in Washington, DC seeks an Administrative Officer to provide and execute comprehensive administrative and analytical support for long-range planning within the Office of Management. You will work closely with executive leadership to implement policies and manage project administration.

The role involves developing administrative procedures for broad application, evaluating current procedures, and coordinating with the director and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Provides and executes administrative and analytical support for management
• Develops and coordinates long-range planning for the Office of Management
• Reviews and improves office operating procedures for efficiency

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia

This position is located at the National Cemetery Administration in Washington, District of Columbia.

Key Responsibilities

Serves as an Administrative Officer providing and executing administrative and analytical support. Responsible for planning, developing, and coordinating a wide variety of management and administrative activities to support long-range planning priorities for the Office of Management. The Administrative Officer provides direct support to the Executive Deputy Director for Management and the Supervisory Management and Program Analyst for Management.

Develop administrative procedures for use throughout the Office of Management. Review and evaluate current and proposed office operating procedures for adequacy and effectiveness and make recommendations for adjustments or changes to procedures as needed. Serve as liaison between the director and supervisor, and the subordinate services.

Assists in providing instructions to implement policies, directives, and assignments, as well as project administration, project reports, and information requests. Work closely with the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs' (USMA) front office staff.

Research and investigate new or improved business practices for application, such as potential benefits/uses of technology/automation to improve efficiency, develop new or modify administrative program policies, regulations, goals or objectives. Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Available ad hoc Remote/Virtual: This is not a virtual or remote position.

Position Description Title/PD#: Administrative Officer/PD1748174 The full performance level of this position is GS - 12. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required.

Requirements & Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $102415 – $133142/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.