Federal Program Assistant: Office Admin & Coordination

Travel Security Careers; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Program Assistants to support TSA managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management in Takoma Park, MD.

These roles require meticulous attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple assignments, and strong communication. Some positions may involve payroll, HR, and other program areas, with responsibilities varying by vacancy.

Qualifications

• Provide administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Track deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Research information in files, databases, and electronic systems.

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 and attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry and tracking

Microsoft Office

Record management

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Program Assistants to support TSA managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management in Takoma Park, MD.

These roles require meticulous attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple assignments, and strong communication. Some positions may involve payroll, HR, and other program areas, with responsibilities varying by vacancy.