Program Assistant: Admin & Ops Support (Federal)

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ridgefield, CT seeks a Program Assistant to support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and related tasks. This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with detailed information, handling multiple assignments, and helping an office stay on schedule.

You will help organize daily office activities, maintain records and reports, prepare communications, and assist with various

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in administrative or program support.
• Experience preparing reports, tracking deadlines, and coordinating meetings.
• Ability to research information in files and databases.
• Experience with payroll, timekeeping, or HR functions.
• Familiarity with office software and records management.

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

MS Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Ridgefield, CT seeks a Program Assistant to support managers and teams with administrative coordination, data tracking, scheduling, payroll, and related tasks. This role is well suited to someone who is comfortable working with detailed information, handling multiple assignments, and helping an office stay on schedule.

You will help organize daily office activities, maintain records and reports, prepare communications, and assist with various