Federal Program & Administrative Assistant

Transportation Security Careers; Whitewater (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Program Assistant in Whitewater to provide administrative and program support for managers and teams. The role spans coordinating daily office activities, tracking program information, and maintaining electronic records.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Organization and attention to detail are essential.
• Written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis are common duties.
• Microsoft Office or equivalent software proficiency is expected.
• Records and document management experience is beneficial.

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 identify incomplete or inconsistent information.
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems.

Skills

Organization/detail

Written/verbal communication

Data entry/tracking

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Program Assistant in Whitewater to provide administrative and program support for managers and teams. The role spans coordinating daily office activities, tracking program information, and maintaining electronic records.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, communication, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while ensuring accuracy and compliance with procedures.