Administrative Officer, Lab Operations & Strategy

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a detail-oriented analyst in Houston to advise on administrative and clinical laboratory processes within the PLMS. You will analyze operational workflows, monitor staffing considerations, and design improvements for ongoing operations.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree or higher, plus experience in data analysis, reporting, and timekeeping. The role emphasizes performance improvement and labor relations support in a federal environment.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience or equivalent education as described by the agency qualification standards.
• Ability to gather data, analyze trends and present findings in graphs and slides.
• Experience with timekeeping practices and using VATAS or similar systems.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyze data, interpret results, and present to diverse audiences.
• Support timekeeping and attendance monitoring using VATAS and related tools.
• Evaluate administrative and clinical laboratory workflows to improve performance.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Timekeeping VATAS

Process improvement

Employee relations

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate education

Tools

VATAS

Gov't Purchase Card

Timekeeping Systems

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a detail-oriented analyst in Houston to advise on administrative and clinical laboratory processes within the PLMS. You will analyze operational workflows, monitor staffing considerations, and design improvements for ongoing operations.

Qualifications include a Master’s degree or higher, plus experience in data analysis, reporting, and timekeeping. The role emphasizes performance improvement and labor relations support in a federal environment.