Program Assistant – Admin & Ops (Detail‑Oriented)

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. You will provide administrative and program support, coordinate daily office activities, maintain records and prepare reports.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, communication across teams, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedules.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience for the level stated is required.
• Experience providing administrative or program support in a busy office.
• Experience preparing reports, spreadsheets, or presentations.
• Ability to track deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information.

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 anal y

Microsoft Office or comparable

Records and document management

Calendar, meeting, and deadline coord.

Customer service and professional

Multitasking without losing accuracy

Discretion with sensitive information

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Program Assistants to help keep offices and airport field operations organized, accurate, and running smoothly. You will provide administrative and program support, coordinate daily office activities, maintain records and prepare reports.

This role emphasizes attention to detail, communication across teams, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining schedules.