Federal Program Assistant: Office Ops & Data

Transportation Security Careers; Ferndale (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ferndale, MI seeks a Program Assistant to support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management. The role emphasizes attention to detail, communication across groups, and maintaining accurate files.

The position involves coordinating daily activities, preparing materials, and ensuring compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Experience tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Experience researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Experience monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies.

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, tracking, and basic分析

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ferndale, MI seeks a Program Assistant to support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management. The role emphasizes attention to detail, communication across groups, and maintaining accurate files.

The position involves coordinating daily activities, preparing materials, and ensuring compliance with procedures.