Program Support Assistant

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is located in the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Department, reporting to the Associate Chief of Staff for GEC at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS). The incumbent serves as the Administrative Support Assistant in the VACO Facility based care, Patient care Services and State Home Per Diem Programs.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-05.
• Experience coordinating information with external partners and maintaining records in automated systems.

Skills

Administrative work

Documentation review

Program rules interpretation

External coordination

Job description

This position is located in the Geriatrics and Extended Care (GEC) Department, reporting to the Associate Chief of Staff for GEC at the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHCS). The incumbent serves as the Administrative Support Assistant in the VACO Facility based care, Patient care Services and State Home Per Diem Programs. This program works with California state veteran home staff, national state home per diem program, and VA partners. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/09/2026.

You may qualify based on your experience as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Experience performing administrative work that involves reviewing documentation, interpreting program rules or eligibility requirements, coordinating information with external partners, and maintaining accurate records in automated systems. This experience may come from federal, state, healthcare, social services, benefits administration, or similar structured program environments.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.