Supervisory Administrative Officer

National Cemetery Administration; Bridgeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

National Cemetery Administration in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, seeks a Supervisory Administrative Officer to lead administrative operations for the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. The role supports cemetery management, budgeting, procurement, HR, and records management to ensure compliant, efficient service.

The position requires coordinating procurement, overseeing workforce planning, performance management, and reporting for management, with responsibilities at the GS-11 level;

Qualifications

• A transcript must be submitted with your application for education used to meet qualifications.
• Education must be accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• If using foreign education, include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript.

Responsibilities

• Oversees administrative operations and ensures policy compliance.
• Advises management on budget, procurement, HR, property, and records management.
• Monitors budget, expenditures, and prepares financial reports for management.
• Coordinates procurement actions and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Assesses processes to improve efficiency and customer service.
• Manages HR functions including recruitment, onboarding, and records maintenance.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Budgetary Experience

Contract Experience

BOSS Experience

Education

Education transcript required

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Cemetery Administration
• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania.

Key Responsibilities

The Administrative Officer serves as a key member of the cemetery management team and provides administrative and operational support for the effective management of cemetery programs and services. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides oversight and coordination of administrative operations, ensuring compliance with agency policies, regulations, and established procedures.

Serves as the principal advisor to management on a wide range of administrative matters, including budget, procurement, human resources, property management, records management, and office operations. Develops, monitors, analyzes, and executes budget and financial management activities; tracks expenditures and obligations; prepares budget estimates and financial reports; and recommends adjustments to ensure effective utilization of resources.

Coordinates procurement and contracting activities by preparing purchase requests, statements of work, and other required documentation; monitors procurement actions and ensures compliance with applicable acquisition regulations and policies. Conducts studies and analyses of administrative programs, work processes, and organizational operations; identifies areas for improvement; and develops recommendations to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service.

Researches, interprets, and applies Federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidance to resolve administrative issues, advise management officials, and support program operations. Administers or oversees human resources-related functions, including workforce planning, recruitment actions, position management, onboarding activities, performance management processes, training coordination, and personnel record maintenance.

Collects, analyzes, and evaluates operational, financial, and workload data; prepares reports, briefings, correspondence, and presentations; and provides recommendations to management officials to support decision making. Utilizes automated systems, databases, and software applications to manage information, maintain records, generate reports, and support cemetery operations.

Coordinates administrative support activities involving supplies, equipment, property accountability, records management, and other management support services necessary to accomplish organizational objectives. Provides guidance and assistance to employees regarding administrative policies, procedures, and operational requirements and serves as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders on administrative matters.

Preferred Experience: Supervisory Experience, Budgetary and Contract Experience, BOSS Experience Work schedule: Required to work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. May include occasional weekends. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Administrative Officer/PD1655585 The full performance level of this position is GS - 11.

At the level GS-09, you will perform similar duties but under closer supervision. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Required

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement).

Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

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 $77211 – $100380/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

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