Program Assistant — Admin & Operations Support

TSA Career Resource; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants in Reading, PA to support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management. Responsibilities vary by office area and may include finance, HR, scheduling, or workplace programs.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with details, handling multiple assignments, and communicating across teams to keep the office on schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Ability to prepare reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Skill in tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.
• Experience researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems.
• Ability to monitor program metrics and identify discrepancies.
• Experience supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions.
• Ability to make recommendations based on administrative findings or reports.
• Proficiency with standard office software to organize information and support multiple assignments.

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

Attention to detail

Communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Multitasking

Discretion

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants in Reading, PA to support managers and staff with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and records management. Responsibilities vary by office area and may include finance, HR, scheduling, or workplace programs.

Ideal candidates enjoy working with details, handling multiple assignments, and communicating across teams to keep the office on schedule.