Program Assistant: Admin, Data & Scheduling

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Program Assistants in Sulphur, LA to support office operations and a range of program areas. The role emphasizes accuracy, data tracking, and effective communication with multiple teams.

The position focuses on coordinating daily activities, maintaining records, preparing reports, and assisting with payroll and HR tasks as needed. Applicants should demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience with tracking deadlines, records, or performance information.
• Ability to compile reports, spreadsheets or presentations.
• Proficiency with office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.
• Experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling functions.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organization and attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Data entry and record keeping

Microsoft Office or similar software

Calendar, scheduling coordination

Time management

Customer service

Discretion handling sensitive info

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Program Assistants in Sulphur, LA to support office operations and a range of program areas. The role emphasizes accuracy, data tracking, and effective communication with multiple teams.

The position focuses on coordinating daily activities, maintaining records, preparing reports, and assisting with payroll and HR tasks as needed. Applicants should demonstrate attention to detail and strong organizational skills.