Administrative Program Assistant (Federal) — Flexible Schedule

Travel Security Careers; Leland (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Leland, MS is seeking Program Assistant candidates to provide administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management across offices and field operations.

This role supports managers and staff, maintains electronic files, prepares reports, and helps ensure deadlines are met, while adhering to TSA procedures and standard work requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized administrative support experience in a busy office.
• Ability to track deadlines, prepare reports, and manage records.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and office software.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees.
• Coordinate daily office activities, projects, and operational assignments.
• Compile, organize, track, and analyze program information.
• Maintain electronic records, spreadsheets, reports, and administrative files.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, reports, and internal communications.
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and track deadlines or action items.
• Assist with finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, or other assigned program areas.
• Monitor program metrics and help identify incomplete or inconsistent information.
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems.
• Support the implementation of new office procedures and administrative systems.
• Communicate with employees, managers, timekeepers, financial staff, and external contacts.
• Review administrative work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Data tracking

Calendar management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Record management

Education

Experience-based qualifications

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Leland, MS is seeking Program Assistant candidates to provide administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management across offices and field operations.

This role supports managers and staff, maintains electronic files, prepares reports, and helps ensure deadlines are met, while adhering to TSA procedures and standard work requirements.