Federal Program Assistant — Office Ops & Data

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Program Assistants in Vernon, AL. The role provides administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and other day-to-day program needs.

Responsibilities include supporting TSA managers, coordinating office activities, maintaining records, preparing reports, and handling communications. Applicants should be comfortable with detailed information, managing multiple assignments, and ensuring accuracy

Qualifications

• Specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement.
• Experience in reporting, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Experience tracking deadlines, records, or performance information.
• Experience researching information in files and databases.
• Experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions.
• Experience using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees
• 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, calendars, and deadlines
• Assist with finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, or other program areas
• Monitor program metrics and 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 analysis

Microsoft Office or comparable

Records and document management

Calendar meeting and deadline coord.

Customer service and professional comm

Multi-tasking without losing accuracy

Discretion with sensitive information

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Program Assistants in Vernon, AL. The role provides administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and other day-to-day program needs.

Responsibilities include supporting TSA managers, coordinating office activities, maintaining records, preparing reports, and handling communications. Applicants should be comfortable with detailed information, managing multiple assignments, and ensuring accuracy