Police Administration Lead - Budget, Procurement & Ops

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Administrative Officer for the VA Police Service to lead budget, procurement, and personnel administration. The role requires applying analytical methods to improve office operations and to communicate complex issues to management and senior leaders.

The position emphasizes experience in resource management, contract administration, and the development of standard operating procedures, with a focus on ensuring compliance and effective service delivery.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in administrative regulations and procedures.
• Ability to apply fact-finding and work measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of hospital administration principles and practices.
• Excellent oral and written communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Develops SOPs, provides training, and conveys issues to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead programs on equal opportunity, merit promotion, employee relations, and position management.
• Administer space and equipment programs.
• Manage personnel administration including classification and disciplinary actions.
• Advise on resource needs and budgeting to leadership and committees.
• Analyze budget needs and oversee budgeting for VA Police Service.
• Formulate and execute annual budgets for supplies and operating expenses.
• Oversee procurement and contracting for VA Police Service.
• Prepare contracts, perform cost analysis, solicit bids, justify sole source justifications, and liaise with contractors.
• Prepare purchase orders for supplies and non-expendable property.

Skills

Administrative regulations

fact finding

work measurement

oral/written communication

training development

management/leadership

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

2 years of progressively higher level graduate education

LL.B. or J.D. (related)

Transcripts required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Administrative Officer for the VA Police Service to lead budget, procurement, and personnel administration. The role requires applying analytical methods to improve office operations and to communicate complex issues to management and senior leaders.

The position emphasizes experience in resource management, contract administration, and the development of standard operating procedures, with a focus on ensuring compliance and effective service delivery.