Administrative & Program Support Lead

Transportation Security Careers; Cabin John (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

Term-care insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support in a busy office environment in Cabin John, MD. The role includes coordinating daily activities, maintaining records, preparing materials, and communicating with staff and external contacts.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions.
• Making recommendations based on administrative findings or reports.
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees.
• Help 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 support

Office coordination

Data tracking

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Education

Specialized experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support in a busy office environment in Cabin John, MD. The role includes coordinating daily activities, maintaining records, preparing materials, and communicating with staff and external contacts.

The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.