Federal Programs Assistant: Admin & Operations

TSA Hiring Service; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for Program Assistant opportunities in Frederick. Program Assistants help keep TSA offices and airport field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly, supporting managers with coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and clear communication with diverse teams to ensure on-schedule operations.

Qualifications

• Specialized administrative or program support experience.
• 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.
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple tasks.
• Resume should clearly demonstrate the listed specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin and program support to TSA managers.
• Coordinate daily office activities, projects, and assignments.
• Compile, organize, track, and analyze program information.
• Maintain electronic records, spreadsheets, reports, and files.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, and internal communications.
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and track deadlines.
• Assist with finance, HR, scheduling, payroll, or other areas.
• Monitor program metrics and identify incomplete information.
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems.
• Support new office procedures and administrative systems.
• Communicate with employees, managers, timekeepers, and external contacts.
• Review administrative work for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for Program Assistant opportunities in Frederick. Program Assistants help keep TSA offices and airport field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly, supporting managers with coordination, data tracking, scheduling, and records management.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, multi-tasking, and clear communication with diverse teams to ensure on-schedule operations.