Federal Administrative & Program Assistant — Palmyra

Transportation Security Careers; Town of Palmyra (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Palmyra, NY is seeking a Program Assistant to support TSA managers and employees with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely communication across teams.

You'll handle daily office activities, prepare correspondence, and assist with payroll, timekeeping, and other program areas as assigned, contributing to efficient office operations and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in administrative or program support.
• Experience with reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Track deadlines and performance information.
• Research information in files and databases.
• Support payroll, timekeeping, or scheduling functions.
• Use office software to organize information.

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

Organization

Attention to detail

Written communication

Data entry

Customer service

Professional communication

Time management

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Palmyra, NY is seeking a Program Assistant to support TSA managers and employees with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and timely communication across teams.

You'll handle daily office activities, prepare correspondence, and assist with payroll, timekeeping, and other program areas as assigned, contributing to efficient office operations and mission readiness.