Federal Program Assistant: Admin & Operations Support

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support for TSA offices and airport field operations in Tuleta, TX. You will help coordinate daily activities, manage records, and assist with scheduling, payroll, and related functions.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office
• Experience preparing reports, 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

Attention to detail

Written & verbal comm

Data entry & analysis

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Discretion with sensitive information

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support for TSA offices and airport field operations in Tuleta, TX. You will help coordinate daily activities, manage records, and assist with scheduling, payroll, and related functions.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy.