Federal Program Assistant: Admin & Data Coordinator

Transportation Security Careers; Elk Creek (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants to support office operations in Elk Creek, VA. Role involves detailed administrative work, data tracking, scheduling, and internal communications to keep programs on schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, maintaining records, assisting with payroll and HR tasks, and analyzing program information to ensure accuracy and compliance. Fulltime schedule with TSA guidelines applies.

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

Organization and detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry and tracking

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar and deadline coordination

Customer service

Multi-tasking and accuracy

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants to support office operations in Elk Creek, VA. Role involves detailed administrative work, data tracking, scheduling, and internal communications to keep programs on schedule.

Responsibilities include coordinating activities, maintaining records, assisting with payroll and HR tasks, and analyzing program information to ensure accuracy and compliance. Fulltime schedule with TSA guidelines applies.