Federal Program Assistant - Admin & Data Support

Travel Security Careers; Newberry (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. You will support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, records, payroll, and other day-to-day program needs.

Responsibilities vary by vacancy but typically include coordinating daily office activities, preparing reports, maintaining electronic records, and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement.
• 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

Attention to detail

Written communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. You will support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, records, payroll, and other day-to-day program needs.

Responsibilities vary by vacancy but typically include coordinating daily office activities, preparing reports, maintaining electronic records, and