Executive Secretary, Research & Development Programs

Veterans Health Administration; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration's Salem VA Medical Center seeks a Secretary (OA) to support the Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development and the Administrative Officer for Research & Development Service. The role focuses on clerical and administrative duties and maintaining clear communication to optimize resources and meet program objectives.

Applicants must meet all requirements by 10/21/2026 and demonstrate time-in-grade eligibility if currently a federal employee.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-06 in clerical/administrative support.
• Secretarial support for a large organization and/or a large medical center setting.
• Experience with meeting minutes and committee support.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative support to the Associate Chief of Staff for Research & Development and the Administrative Officer for Research & Development Service.
• Maintain clear lines of communication to optimize utilization of resources and meet program objectives.
• Support committees and subsections, including minutes and scheduling.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook Calendar

Meeting minutes

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration's Salem VA Medical Center seeks a Secretary (OA) to support the Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development and the Administrative Officer for Research & Development Service. The role focuses on clerical and administrative duties and maintaining clear communication to optimize resources and meet program objectives.

Applicants must meet all requirements by 10/21/2026 and demonstrate time-in-grade eligibility if currently a federal employee.