Federal Program Assistant — Admin, Data, Scheduling

Transportation Security Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hood, CA is seeking a Program Assistant to provide essential administrative and program support for managers and staff. You will coordinate daily office activities, maintain records, and prepare internal communications to keep operations on schedule.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across finance, HR, scheduling, payroll, and other program areas.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement.
• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance 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

Written communication

Data entry and tracking

Microsoft Office

Records and document management

Calendar and deadline coordination

Customer service

Discretion handling sensitive info

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hood, CA is seeking a Program Assistant to provide essential administrative and program support for managers and staff. You will coordinate daily office activities, maintain records, and prepare internal communications to keep operations on schedule.

The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across finance, HR, scheduling, payroll, and other program areas.