Federal Program Assistant: Admin & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Carson, WA is seeking a Program Assistant to support TSA managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple assignments while maintaining schedules and deadlines.

The position emphasizes office efficiency, cross-team communication, and accurate data handling across various

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Organization & detail

Written & verbal communication

Data entry & tracking

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar & deadlines

Customer service

Multitasking

Discretion with sensitive information

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Carson, WA is seeking a Program Assistant to support TSA managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle multiple assignments while maintaining schedules and deadlines.

The position emphasizes office efficiency, cross-team communication, and accurate data handling across various