Federal Program Assistant — Admin & Data Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Careers is seeking a Program Assistant in Elkton to support TSA managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication in a busy office environment.

The position involves coordinating daily activities, maintaining files, preparing reports, and assisting with payroll, HR, and other program areas as needed. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Experience tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Experience researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Experience monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

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

Verbal communication

Data entry

Tracking

Basic analysis

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Deadline coordination

Customer service

Job description

Transportation Security Careers is seeking a Program Assistant in Elkton to support TSA managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management. The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and professional communication in a busy office environment.

The position involves coordinating daily activities, maintaining files, preparing reports, and assisting with payroll, HR, and other program areas as needed. Strong attention to detail is essential.